The Triad
A warm breeze comes through the screen in the guest cabin. A perfect day of overcast, with just enough sun to shine through to dry our clothes on the line. Warm enough to stay comfortable and yet not so hot that it’s uncomfortable to work in. Much needed rain came in the night and I […]
A Sunday Adventure with Simón
I was up early, drinking noni juice first thing, making tea, and then enjoying a breakfast of two fried eggs from our chickens, on top of bread Susannah baked with homemade butter in between. On top of that, a delicious green salsa Jess made with blended basil, avocado, cilantro, lime, and oil. After breakfast we […]
Patience and Progress
(Taken from a piece written earlier in November 2013) When David was teaching Clay and I how to make the frames for a wooden cabinet he conveyed a sense of ease and serenity through the process. He would demonstrate by example and then leave us to finish that step in the process. At one […]
In the Garden
I allow my toes to brush their leaves, Awestruck by their mystery, In stillness, flirting with the birds and the bees, Only showing its wonder in time. With love and light, Drops of the elixir of life, A transformation of the sun, a miracle stirs, Bearing seeds, leaves, fruits of the earth. Symbiotic metamorphosis, none […]
Enchantment
Being in Costa Rica for the second time in my life I feel both surges of joy and peace as well as anxiousness and determination to learn and transform. Physical labor brings me a sense of accomplishment and the challenge to remain present and open. Coming to Garden Village and learning more about the vision […]
Paz en Paradiso
The first time I was graced with this place was only in passing, one full day and two nights, but that short time was enough to feel as if I’ve found a home here. We were greeted in the night with such warmth and light it felt as if we were all old friends. We […]
Our Website is Happing
We’ve just got our website going today! We’re really excited to share with you all of what we’re up to. Stay tuned.