Today I went on an 8 mile hike with Leslie to Granite Mountain. The weather was overcast and much cooler than it has been. The hike up Granite Mountain is steep, challenging, but oh-so-worth-it! There is a 3800 feet thigh-burning altitude gain. We hiked through lush old growth forests and [...]
After one full week of "living" in Ocean Shores and after hosting the Summer Solstice Yoga Retreat, Rick and I hit the road! We have been winding our way from Ocean Shores, Washington to Santa Barbara, California. We have been driving south along U.S. Route 101, along some gorgeous stretches [...]
After 25 years of life together, Rick still surprises and entertains me with stories I have not yet heard! Early this morning, while soaking in the hot tub, four deer came prancing by. The lovely deer-parade takes place most every morning. We watched as the morning light played off their [...]
Little Renaissance. This past weekend, four sisters (Lolo, Marcia, Sara, and Jane) booked a private yoga retreat with us at our sanctuary and home, Little Renaissance, in Ocean Shores. Unfortunately, Jane could not make it after all, but Rick and I were able to delight in the company [...]
I was gifted a beautiful book of poetry by Mary Oliver, Why I Wake Early. This poem describes the experience of early morning yoga in India. I read this poem and I see the sun on everyone's faces while we practice yoga in Rajasthan. I see a hundred salutes to [...]
