This past week at the Hostel, the labyrinth got a little tender lovin’ care from some of the guests and staff as Emily, from Japan, led up a project to define the path of the dirt section. The helpers dug up mud from the beavers’ crossing in the duck pond, and transported it to the labyrinth where they built walls to mark the walkway. While they were building it, one piece of a wall started to crawl away. It turned out to be a little two inch long baby tortoise, whom, after being admired and photographed by the paparazzi, was relocated back to the duck pond. The labyrinth looks amazing once again, and now the chickens can’t scratch around and mess up the paths so quickly.

Speaking of baby creatures, we’ve had a lot of young children running around the forest lately. To share another quote from the kids at circle, 6 year old Eli from soon-to-be Asheville said, “I’m someone. I’m from somewhere. And I’m thankful for something. Now I’m thankful it’s my turn. And now I’m thankful it’s no longer my turn.” Ambiguous… or brilliant?

Whitney has continued her art skillshares, as many folks learned how to make Tibetan prayer flags this week, while some folks still learned how to make dreamcatchers. The next project is going to be tie dye and T-shirt altering, so start scrounging around your closets for old clothes that need a new face, or wait and get your own Hostel T-shirt and tie dye it yourself!

The annual spring spiritual retreat is coming into bloom. We’ve got a steady schedule being fleshed out, and rooms are starting to get booked. This is a great opportunity for you to come and exist and be and be at peace and BREATHE! Check out the website for details and don’t miss your chance to make reservations today before we become booked up.

Until next time…

May The Forest Be With You…