“This is the place,” a well-known adage, often articulated by southern Utah residents during conversations about the pristine beauty of nature, gives pause. Many have experienced this soul-stirring feeling when spending time in Zion National Park and the City of Springdale. As daylight begins to linger a few minutes longer each day, spending time in nature, and with friends, renews us.
Perhaps this month is the time to celebrate life close to Zion. For example, new businesses are flourishing and magic is happening in nearby Springdale, and it may be worth it to check out these two establishments:
Cowboys & Angels
A night out on the town will never be the same after visiting Lisa and Jasher Feellove’s swanky new bar “Cowboys & Angels.” This esthetically unique establishment is a place for drinks with a highly curated museum-quality historical representation of the area.
After tasting a few delicious beverages, I spotted an early 19th-century prize-winning rodeo vintage belt buckle encased on a wall, and I curiously asked Jasher the history behind choosing the name "Cowboys & Angels."
“The name came from an inspired moment," he said. "We were hanging the horseshoe over the doorway, which is a tradition in our family to bring good luck. After hanging the horseshoe, I decided to put some angels on either side of the same doorway and commented that the cowboys and angels go good [sic] together. From then on, we decided to call the space 'Cowboys & Angels' as a tribute to my third-great grandparents: Jane Johnson-Black, who was a preeminent midwife in the area, and William Henry Black, a master craftsman in Rockville, Utah in 1861." Visit cowboysandangelszion.com.
Nama-Stay
Nestled in the heart of Springdale, Nama-Stay's luxurious suites and retreat center are widely loved by international speakers, including yoga and meditation teachers, for annual gatherings and training.
According to owners, Jonathan and Catrin Zambella, “We have created a place that speaks to our hearts—a special and sacred setting we have kept hidden between the mountains for nearly 23 years. Nature is what we see—the mountains, the Virgin River, the juniper trees, the wildlife, the squirrels, eclipses and even the Milky Way—a hideaway where all things become clear naturally and quickly.”
A highlight of Nama-Stay is Catrin’s elegant and revered tea offering. Tea ceremonies may be booked individually or as a group: For inquiries, visit nama-stay.com.
Find Cowboys & Angels at 1101 Zion Park Boulevard. Nama-Stay is located at 111 Juniper Lane. Both businesses are in Springdale.