Sanctuary Life

As a young child, I loved the story of the poor shoemaker and the elves. The shoemaker, not having enough money nor materials to make...

For the past couple of months, Freya has been waking me up each day around 2:30 am. No matter the time, when she scratches at the door, I...

In the blink of an eye, the citrus groves around us, have come alive (as have the weeds, which we shan't discuss). Their green lushness...

We purchased Rivendell in June 2022 and since then, I'm really proud of the progress we've been able to make. Most of our accomplishments...

Autumn is my favorite time of year. Leaves chattering to one another as chilly breezes flow through them. The white lean trunks of the...

Vision. Friend or foe? Here's how it works for me: A vision is a source of fuel. When I conceive of what I am working for, what it shall...

Paul said I'm no longer allowed to post videos that start with one of our glorious Rivendell sunrises. He thinks I may have an issue and...

Heat waves. High humidity. Explosive wildfires with our sister sanctuaries requiring evacuation of all animals. Unprecedented drought. I...

Permaculture. Syntropic agroforesty. Biodynamic farming. Regenerative farming. Biodiversity. Paul and I completely geek out on these...

Home is where the hearth is. Some languages do not have a separate word for house and home, like English does. House is the physical...

The other day, I went to purchase the Farmer's Almanac. When I lived at Rose Hill and tended after large gardens, I had an old worn copy...

One of my favorite quotes about art is from British musician, producer, and genius conceptualizer, Brian Eno. "Art is not an object, but...

Discouraged. To deprive of courage or confidence. I remind myself that 'discouraged' is a verb and transient. I allow myself to feel what...

For me, it began with veal. I was 14 and for reasons I cannot recall, I watched a documentary on the family's 19” black and white about...

People hustling. Streets and sidewalks are busy and full. I carefully weave my way in and out, my pace is fast. The day is short....

Our story doesn't begin with Freya but it is because of her, we had the motivation and courage to open Rivendell. As every good story of...