Timeless codes of Truth
Butterfly flitting brilliant blue against the gold-lit morning green of Sumac leaves and darker hues of Guava twigs still glistening in the early christened dew. Toucan flies from perch to perch among the tallest cedar tops, as Yellow Breasted Wren sends her vibrant melodies throughout the dawn’s first thought, and farm-yard chickens sing the […]
Supreme Regard
Supreme Regard A lot can be said about the idea that became the very conceptual backbone of the Garden Village Project. “Supreme Regard” as it stands, is a contemporary reaffirmation of a concept that has wafted through the collective deposits of human aphorisms for millennia. In fact, the basic ‘ethic of reciprocity’ has been phrased […]
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 […]
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 […]