Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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This Thanksgiving we come together not only to celebrate the season of gratitude, but also to honor the legacy of those who paved the way for us – our ancestors. In Native American culture, elders are the keepers of knowledge and traditions, providing valuable guidance to younger generations. Elders are revered and treated with the upmost respect, and their needs remain priority. When honoring our ancestors, the connection with history, identity and spirit remain strong. As we reflect on the s...
As the spirits stir and the veil between worlds grows thin this Halloween, the Healthy Hippie is set to celebrate its new ownership and the spooky season with you. The official grand re-opening will take place on Oct. 31, promising a day filled with events, workshops, live music (TBA) and much more! The shop, located at 20418 Brian Way, offers a wide variety of crystals, teas, spiritual books, incense, essential oils, tarot cards, groovy apparel and locally crafted items. The previous owner,...
Nestled in the heart of Old Town Tehachapi at 20418 Brian Way, The Healthy Hippie Trading Co., affectionately known as "The Hippie," has been a vibrant hub for free spirits, fashion lovers and those seeking a deeper connection with themselves. Founded three years ago by Sarah Rose, the boutique was born out of a desire to bring back the fun and funky vibes of the '60s and '70s, offering a variety of retro-inspired clothing and plant-based snacks. "I wanted to create a space that felt like a...
Tehachapi is a town known for its deep-rooted values and close-knit community, where traditions run strong. Yet, even here, there are times when new experiences can open doors to unexpected benefits. This is the case with Usui Reiki, a form of natural healing that is finding its place at the Healthy Hippie Trading Co., located in the heart of Old Town at 20418 Brian Way. Reiki Master Patti Gould, visiting from Tucson, is bringing her expertise in the Usui System of Natural Healing to our...
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often forget the importance of cleansing not just our physical spaces but our spiritual and emotional selves as well. Cleansing is a vital practice in the realm of metaphysics, promoting harmony, balance and positive energy. This article explores various methods of cleansing and their benefits, providing a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to rejuvenate their spirit and surroundings. The importance of cleansing Cleansing is an ancient practice...
Nestled in the heart of Old Town Tehachapi, the Healthy Hippie Trading Co. has become a cherished hub for those seeking a holistic approach to health and wellness. Known affectionately as The Hippie, this vibrant shop, owned by Sarah Rose, is launching an exciting new initiative sure to delight the community: Mindful Mondays. Starting on June 24, The Hippie will host a free guided meditation session on the last Monday of every month. These Mindful Mondays begin at 10:30 a.m. and are designed to...
Finding the perfect Father's Day gift can be a challenge. Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, often leaving many of us scrambling for a last-minute tie or mug. This year, why not try something different and visit the Healthy Hippie Trading Co. in Tehachapi's charming Old Town area? Located at 20418 Brian Way, the Hippie has a variety of unique and thoughtful gifts that will make this Father's Day memorable. Owned by the ever-creative Sarah Rose, the Hippie is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,...
"Altar" is a term many of us associate with the church. The Oxford Dictionary definition of an altar is, "the table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion services." The Christian church is not the only religious sect to use altars in their worship. Altars can be found at many places of worship, such as temples and shrines, and are commonly associated with paganism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. An altar is meant to be a sacred space, be it in a house...
In the quaint corners of Tehachapi lies a hidden gem, the Healthy Hippie Trading Co., where the wonders of nature converge with wellness. Nestled within the Old Town area at 20418 Brian Way, this haven curated by Sarah Rose offers a bounty of health treasures, including the locally beloved Bear Valley Mushrooms. Bear Valley Mushrooms, crafted with care and passion, offer a gateway to a world of wellness through mushroom extracts. While the idea of mushrooms might conjure images of savory dishes...
The second in a 12 part series on sex, love and intimacy will be held on March 5 at the Healthy Hippie Trading Co., located in Old Town, Tehachapi. This series is the brainchild of Hippie owner, Sarah Rose, but she gives credit for its inception to the community. "I'm just here to give the people what they want," she said. "Be it tie dye apparel, healthy foods, metaphysical items...or a safe place to talk about taboo topics such as intimacy, sex and desire, and a place to purchase intimacy items...
A 12-month series on intimacy, sex and desire will begin on Feb. 6 at the Healthy Hippie Trading Co., located in Old Town, Tehachapi. This series is the brainchild of Hippie owner, Sarah Rose, but she gives credit for its inception to the community. "I'm just here to give the people what they want," she said. "Be it tie dye apparel, healthy foods, metaphysical items...or a safe place to talk about taboo topics such as intimacy, sex and desire and a place to purchase intimacy items." Within the...
Healthy Hippie Trading Co., located in Old Town, Tehachapi, is back to holding events. Their first event for 2024 will be a sonic alignment session using binaural beats led by local musician Thorne Ashton and his wife Kim, who is also a Hippie employee. Binaural beats sessions are different than sound healing, though they do have some similarities. The ultimate goal of both is to produce a sensation of peace, relaxation and spiritual awareness. Binaural beats, however, are not a sound. Yes, it...
As the owner of the Healthy Hippie Trading Company in Old Town, Tehachapi, Sarah Rose meets people from all walks of life, faiths and practices that has challenged and altered her own beliefs and practices. How she views Halloween is just one of those practices. "I was raised identifying as a Christian even though my family didn't go to church and the only Bible I saw was collecting dust on the shelf. I wasn't baptized until I was 10 years old. As far as Halloween went, I celebrated it in what...
Tehachapi residents have been excited to find out that apple and grape cider, made from Tehachapi apples, is now available at Healthy Hippie Trading Co., located in Old Town. Business owner Sarah Rose shares her experience at last year's Apple Festival held in downtown Tehachapi. "We decided to sell apples and apple products grown and produced locally by David Ha of Ha's Apple Farm. I'll admit, I didn't even know that he made cider from the apples and grapes that he grows right here in the...
October marks the beginning of the holiday season for many people and with that comes lots of things that need to be done. There are Halloween costumes to make or buy, decorations to be displayed and candy to be purchased. The same goes for those who celebrate Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The November and December holidays often include extra family and friends in the home which sparks a whole host of things to be done. While cleaning, decorating, buying or making gifts and cooking, we can get...
If you haven't been over to check out Healthy Hippie Trading Co., aka The Hippie, you'll want to get over right away. Hippie owner, Sarah Rose, is constantly bringing in new vendors and new products and she may have out done herself with her latest project, Sarah's Closet. When asked about the inspiration for this venture, Sarah explained that Sarah's Closet seemed to be a natural extension of the Pure Romance business she had several years ago. "With Pure Romance, I would pack up all my...
For some, Tehachapi's Mountain Festival is a take-it-or-leave-it event. For others, it's the highlight of the summer season, marking the transition into fall. It is the embodiment of everything good about small town America. Folks come from out of town to take in the beautiful mountain weather while partaking in shopping from the artisans set up in the park, as well as visiting local shops. Locals use this time to wander around downtown, visit shops they've been too busy to check out and chat wi...
August is a busy month in Tehachapi. The kids go back to school Aug. 9, Cheers to Charity is Aug. 12 and the Mountain Festival is Aug. 18-20. Things are just as busy at the Healthy Hippie Trading Co., located in Old Town on Brian Way, with kitten adoption on both Aug. 3 and Aug. 25, and another sound bath healing session on Aug. 27 with tarot readings by Jallen. The kitten adoption event is put on by Fixin' Feral Felines (FFF), a local group that started in April 2022. Since its inception, the...
Healthy Hippie Trading Co. in Old Town, Tehachapi is hosting another sound bath healing session taught by former Tehachapi resident, Shanan Harrell. Shanan is a decades long student and teacher of yoga and meditation. She calls herself a "Sacred Gongster" and is looking forward to sharing the healing powers of sound. Sound baths are exactly what they sound like: you are "bathed" in sound for the purpose of healing. The sounds generally come from gongs and singing bowls. Attendees get into a...
Spring might have come late for the Tehachapi Valley but that hasn't lessened the impact of allergy season. Folks prone to allergies are suffering and looking for non-pharma relief. Local honey has long been touted as an antidote to itchy eyes and runny noses and can be found at the Healthy Hippie Trading Co. in Old Town, Tehachapi. "Traditional medicine and doctors tend to poo-poo honey as a treatment for allergies stating that studies do not show positive results. Thankfully, I am not an...
Healthy Hippie Trading Co. in Old Town, Tehachapi is hosting their first ever sound bath healing session taught by former Tehachapi resident, Shanan Harrell. Shanan is a decades long student and teacher of yoga and meditation. She calls herself a "Sacred Gongster" and is looking forward to sharing the healing powers of sound. Sound baths are exactly what they sound like: you are "bathed" in sound for the purpose of healing. The sounds generally come from gongs and singing bowls. Attendees get...
Spring has arrived, or so it seems. In Tehachapi you never quite know what season it is. The local joke is that Tehachapi is the land of four seasons...all in one day. The sunny days and warmer weather can inspire folks to get out of the house and work in their yard. But there's one thing that you can enjoy regardless of the weather and that's indoor plants. Several studies have shown that an indoor garden can improve your mood, reduce stress and clear the air of toxins. With all those benefits...
Saturday, March 25 will be the third Energy Fair at Healthy Hippie Trading Co., located in Old Town, Tehachapi. The fair is a wonderful opportunity to learn about energy healing and meet some incredible people without having to spend a lot of money. There will be four healers available to meet with privately at a discounted rate of $30 for a 30 minute session. Not sure what energy healing is? No problem. There will be someone available to just chat, plus you can check out the biographies of the...
