Indigenous Roots Tipi Village

When Pam Good Wind bought a small piece of land in remote Southeastern Colorado, she had a vision. As a lifelong educator, she wanted to build a learning experience for curious travelers. As an adopted member of the Sioux tribe, she wanted to spread understanding of native culture in a hands-on way. 

Starting from scratch, and with the help of her Native American family tribe, she erected a small tipi village on her land. Each of the five tipis bears the name and art of a different spirit animal. The continuity with the wildlife in the surrounding area is striking. 

In its first summer of operation, Pam and Indigenous Roots greeted two different groups for a four-day three-night stay filled with off-grid connection to nature, immersion in indigenous lore, and lovingly prepared meals that reflect Pam’s regard for local living. 

It’s spiritual. It’s outdoorsy. It’s a side of Colorado that few campers and road-trippers have the privilege to come across.  It’s all about returning to roots.