While visiting Krogers grocery store the other day, it was very encouraging to see them offering their Naturally Preferred salad mix in a completely compostable clear container. On doing a little research, we come to learn that this is an innovative product of NatureWorks who are manufacturing food-grade plastic-looking containers made entirely out of 100% renewable sources such as corn. While the Hostel always takes its own reusable shopping bags on the grocery run, it was also good to see Kroger offering reusable shopping bags as an alternative to the paper or plastic bags at the check-out. Remember, the grovery store is a great place to think about what is recyclable before you buy it.

It is that time again folks! The Anual Spiritual Retreat is planned for March 28, 29th. and 30th. 2008 and we are looking for Instructors to book for the event! If you are interested in guiding a workshop, or class, we would love for you to contact us. Please send us an email. Just be sure to put “Workshop Instructor” in the heading, then let us know what workshop(s) you may be interested in leading; your workshop experience; have you been to The Hostel before; and finally how may we contact you?