Even happy bees need a little support
We just finished the process of inspecting our beehives after the winter. It can be tricky to figure out the right time to crack the winter seal of propolis and disturb the colony. It’s important to see how the hives are doing after the long New England freeze. Since mid-November, we haven’t done much more […]
Well-rested women
Hester Kohl offered a beautiful yoga nidra retreat this weekend, with cozy rest nests and warm smiles. She taught us the Daring to Rest method of yoga nidra, with many exercises to help us rest, release and rise. I was able to join the sessions and finished the weekend feeling rested and equipped with new […]
The gifts of contemplative time
For me, contemplative prayer or meditation is the stance of opening my heart, mind, and spirit to the divine … the source of all life and love … that which connects all beings on earth and in other realms. Each morning, George (our Shih Tzu) and I begin the day in meditation in the chapel […]
Our “soft” launch was amazing!
With the first “official” retreat six weeks away, Bill & I spread the word that we would like to host a few groups who were willing to be our guinea pigs. As an aside, we had guinea pigs for years, and they lived like furry kings and queens, so being our guinea pigs really isn’t […]