This was my second heavenly trip to Helen's place. It exceeded my expectations which were high anyway given my last visit was amazing. I had an experience that can only be described as magical. The array of wildlife that greeted me on the terrace included cheeky cockatoos, friendly magpies and colourful parrots. As I ate breakfast one morning a wallaby joined me. He was choosing the juiciest leaves from the bush outside the dining room window.
A visit to the Sequoias/ Redwoods groves was amazing and the memory of the tallest trees on the planet will stay with me. My connection with the ancient evergreens, known to the Native American's as "The Grandmothers" inspired my creativity. A ceramic workshop in Helen's studio allowed me to complete work on an artistic pottery Sequoia/Redwood tree stump. I used glazes that were reminiscent of earthenware that my own Grandmothers used with hues of gold, green and red. It was a delightful experience.
Helen is a fanatic host and really made me feel at home. She had lots of information to share about the area so I could develop my holiday itinerary with that special touch.