While the Hostel was closed to guests from January 7th thru 14th, we were busy worker bees performing various maintenance tasks and projects at The Hostel. During the reconstruction project, the action of “reduce impact and reuse!” was in full force. Tar paper, asphalt shingles, and painted plaster became Hostel Road patches. Windows, doors, and lumber have been stashed for future projects. Rotted cedar shake shingles were gifted to the Forest as compost material. Those with nails are sparking roaring fires. Also, a limited and very select 100 of these beautiful cedar shakes, are being preserved for you. Many of us, motivated by unique reasons and love unbound, treasure the Dome and our experiences within that particular space. Whether stimulated by nostalgic associations, design appreciation, or lingering echoes of laughter, you may be interested in contributing to this key transition at the Hostel. We gratefully encourage your participation and involvement with the Dome Revival. For more information, please read this page.

We have also recently continued the sustainable practice of milling some of the large pines, cleared to allow more sunlight to nurture the Mystic Oak and this has provided us with a plentiful supply of much needed lumber. Much gratitude goes out to Karl for his remarkable insights and skills (and his mill!) and Stephan who was visiting the Hostel from Germany and gave so willingly of his labor.

Another fairly recent development, is Entwine, a compilation cd recorded by one of our earlier managers, Rob Jacoby. This musical journey is now available, with proceeds going to support the Hostel. To purchase one, please follow this link.

Starting this week we will be conducting ‘skill share’ with our artist in resident Whitney and we look forward to more weekly art events to be announced very soon.

Until next time…

May The Forest Be With You…