This week at the Hostel we were privileged to have the company of two very interesting and educational traveling tours, The BioTour and The Travelin’ Medicine Show. Both were nice enough to give workshops to the guests lucky enough to be here this week, and they helped out around the Hostel while they were staying here. Thanks guys for sharing your knowledge with us and with all help.

The BioTour’s mission aims to enliven the Sustainability Movement while exploring the depths of America—the people, land, and cultures. BioTour addresses the vital issues of climate change, environmental degradation, and peak oil while presenting pathways toward sustainability in renewable energy, active democracy, and understanding the interconnectedness of all living things. To learn more about them and their mission check them out here.

As for The Travelin’ Medicine Show their sing-a-longs of peace, social justice, and inspiration was a heartfelt gathering around the fire pit that lead to conversations of many topics for hours after ward. Their presence while here was a wonderful way to teach-by-being, showing compassionate and nonviolent communication. They also offered Reiki to the staff and guests and Meditation was held several mornings in the glasshouse.

The month of December so far has been filled with fun Hostel family visits just like anticipated and were already getting reservations for next month, so we would just like people to be aware that the month of January will be filled with big repairs happening at the Hostel. The second week in January we will be closed Also, through out the whole month of January we’re asking parents not to make reservations with their little ones.

Until next time…

May The Forest Be With You…