Entry No. 6 — the Colorado Springs file — filed under: witchy
Wise Roots Apothecary
Tucked inside a candlelit 1880s church on Canon Ave, this women-led herbalist shop crafts bespoke ceremonial experiences — divorce parties, coming-of-age rites, grief rituals — where your group makes an herbal creation to carry home.
The move: Book a private herbal ceremony for two or a small crew and let the plants, story, and candlelight do the work — you didn't hear it from us, but this is the most unusual "dinner and a show" alternative in the Pikes Peak region.
📍 Before you go You'll find it on Canon Avenue in the heart of compact, walkable downtown Manitou Springs, set inside a converted 1880s church — look for the historic building rather than a typical storefront. Skip hunting for a spot out front; the Canon Avenue public lot sits just up the block, and the whole town is easy on foot. The shop keeps regular browsing hours (which shift with weather and season — check ahead), but the private ceremonies are the real draw and run by appointment only, so arrange those well in advance through the website. It's dog-friendly, so the resident pup may greet you. Pair it with the free mineral-spring fountains and the cafes and oddity shops a short stroll away.
- 📍 Manitou Springs
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 116 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Hours: Shop Mon–Fri 12–6pm, Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12–5pm (subject to weather); private ceremonies by inquiry/appointment via website form.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
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Further reading: Official site · manitousprings.org · Facebook
last checked: 2026-06-04