This week has been one of transformation and union and magical celebration here at the Hostel in the Forest. Every bed was filled with family and more family as two past managers, Ms Ko’alani and her Papillon, joined hands in holy matrimony in the greatest April Fool’s prank to be played right here where their love first kindled.

As the first blossoming wisteria emerge from the greening forest the days get warmer and the mosquitoes get hungrier but that hasn’t stopped guests and staff from spending their down time at the lake which has finally peaked in popularity as we said goodbye to the last of the winter’s chill. The windows were ritually taken out in the kitchen as incredible, whole-food dishes continued to emerge every night to feed the wedding masses.

In true community spirit all attending put down and showed their love by cleaning up the forest as we prepare for another explosive April which includes an Ethnobotanical Intensive with Mycol Stevens and Marc Williams beginning Friday 16th. Spots for which are still available…

The weekend saw the opening of our Ginger Beer brew which Work Trader Amanda constituted and which we all enjoyed as love and celebration filled the air. As the storm calms and we say goodbye to hostel family from near and far it is always encouraging to be reminded:

May the Forest Always Be With You

The Hostel Staff