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San Luis, Colorado: Mother Mary's Totem

Carved in 2008 by a third generation Native-American Master Totem Carver. Part of desert garden that will eventually includes labryinths, a medicine wheel, and a "star child circle."

Address:
County Rd P, San Luis, CO
Directions:
Five miles southwest of San Luis. Drive south on Hwy 159 toward the New Mexico state line. Turn west onto County Rd P toward Manassa/LaJara. Drive one mile. The entrance to the Garden is on the left, a few feet past the bridge over the Sanchez Canal.
Hours:
Sunrise to sunset Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Free
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Labyrinth.

Mother Mary's Totem

They have put in a lot of work, and the area is truly beautiful. The fountain was still a work-in-progress when we visited, and the swing hadn't been set yet, but there was still a lot to see.

[Tina D., 10/21/2014]

Mother Mary's totem.

Mother Mary's Totem

Mother Mary's statue was installed September 18, 2008, as the centerpiece of the garden at the Casa de Santa Maria. It was hand carved by a third generation Native-American Master Totem Carver of the Haida Tribe of Ketchikan, Alaska, Lee Wallace (Guugwaangs).

[Rich Howard, 06/28/2014]

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