Leaves on Fire

We are renting a sweet mother-in-law unit in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, a garage-turned-cottage with loft, otherwise known as a "grattage", our pied-à-terre en ville.    Our place is close to some nice dining spots, Meridian Park where I teach the outdoor Yoga in the Park all summer long on [...]

2014-11-06T22:30:16-08:00November 6th, 2014|nature, WA|

Sicilian Heritage and Hatha Yoga Retreat

Another wonderful retreat last weekend, the Sicilian Heritage and Hatha Yoga Retreat, was held at Ocean Shores, Washington.  We hosted a fabulous group and offered homemade Sicilian food.  I was inspired from my recent trip to Sicily.  Our yoga weekend at the coast was one filled with great group dynamics,  [...]

2014-10-29T03:23:44-07:00October 29th, 2014|cooking, Culture, friends, WA, Yoga, Yoga Adventure, Yoga Retreat|

A Valley Like This

Driving along the North Cascades Scenic Highway is a spectacular experience.  The Washington Pass is breathtaking, made all the more special because the highway eventually leads to Mazama, Washington, to a gorgeous cabin where we spent a few days with our friends Kathryn and Ben. I was very struck by [...]

2014-09-11T18:34:26-07:00September 11th, 2014|friends, Hiking, nature, Travel, WA|

Dog Days of Summer

Here's a journey that must be told through photographs.  Our annual trip to Stehekin is always filled with such immense beauty and this year's adventure was no exception.  Stehekin provides a sacred wilderness that seems to defy time.  Leslie, Winnie, and I filled our days with various hikes, while Rick [...]

2014-08-13T22:19:34-07:00August 13th, 2014|Cats, Gardening, Hiking, nature, Pets, WA|
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