Dozens of family and friends worked hard for days to create an artistic funeral befitting the man. People were invited to share thoughts about how this being had touched their lives. I reminded myself that not one of us standing there knows how long we have left above ground. The 22nd Annual Summer Solstice Healing Retreat at Breitenbush was a delight for anyone lucky enough to attend. Our multicolored tents sprouted in the meadow like mushrooms.
Tribes come together to celebrate our connection to each other and the Earth.
Saturday night's talent show provided home-grown entertainment at its best. The kids' parade and giveaway circle characterized the peaceful culture we invent here. The world needs more gatherings like this. The community blossoms, then scatters, like seeds, to the four winds to take root again elsewhere. Unsure of what to expect, most were moved by the beautiful service.