By | Por: Rio Tattersall <ESPAÑOL ABAJO> This may seem like a strange blog title, but I believe it to be the most pressing necessity that we currently have at Finca Sylvatica (FS). Scott, the founder of FS, was due to return in July of 2020 after completing his Peace Corps Masters International Program for the pastContinue reading “Permaculture Manager Needed | Buscamos Gerente de Permacultura”
On A Foundation |Sobre Un Cimiento
By | Por: Rio Tattersall <ESPAÑOL ABAJO> Impermanence is a concept that I learned to appreciate through reading Taoist texts. Although in theory it sometimes seems more pleasant than in real life. Here at Finca Sylvatica I’ve experienced what has felt like a strong dose of impermanence when it comes to the community. MostContinue reading “On A Foundation |Sobre Un Cimiento”
Building Atop The Ruins | Construyendo Sobre Las Ruinas
By | Por: Rio Tattersall <ESPAÑOL ABAJO> As some of you have probably heard, what was known as the “Rainbow Crystal Land” (RCL) has ceased to exist here in Coto Brus, Costa Rica. The announcement of the RCL’s closure was posted onto the RCL’s Facebook group page and garnered the most feedback out of anyContinue reading “Building Atop The Ruins | Construyendo Sobre Las Ruinas”
Colors of a rainbow gathering are one, not many | Los colores de una reunión de arcoíris son uno, no muchos
Disclaimer: “The contents of this blog are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. government or the Peace Corps.” By | Por: Scott Elliott <ESPAÑOL ABAJO> The colors of a rainbow are many but when they combine together, they are white. Should it be any surprise that Rainbow Gatherering (RG) participants areContinue reading “Colors of a rainbow gathering are one, not many | Los colores de una reunión de arcoíris son uno, no muchos”
A Call to Pioneers | Una Llamada a los Pioneros
By | Por: Rio Tattersall <ESPAÑOL ABAJO> Five years ago, I heeded a call to come help the Rainbow Crystal Land (RCL) in Costa Rica, which at that time was just beginning. I was fortunate to have caught an echo of all the creations that were ensuing on this land back then— an earthen ovenContinue reading ” A Call to Pioneers | Una Llamada a los Pioneros”
Bukid Sylvatica
By | Por: Scott Elliott <ESPAÑOL ABAJO> “Bukid” is “Farm” in Filipino. Sylvatica and the love for forests have come to The Philippines and taken me with it. The Philippines shares so many similarities and parallels with Costa Rica and Jamaica, but it also has so much that is unique about it. The climate isContinue reading “Bukid Sylvatica”
Mi Kyan Manaj
Disclaimer: “The contents of this blog are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. government or the Peace Corps.” By: Scott Elliott I’m now approximately 1/3 of the way through this Peace Corps service, 1/3 of the way through my expected lifespan, have performed yoga for almost a 1/3 of my life,Continue reading “Mi Kyan Manaj”
A Solid Structure | Una Estructura Sólida
By | Por: Rio Tattersall <ESPAÑOL ABAJO> When I think back on my two years living at the Rainbow Crystal Land it often makes me think of the story “The Three Little Pigs.” Most of the RCL structures are reminiscent of the lazy piglet’s house of straw. A strong storm comes through and poof! TheContinue reading “A Solid Structure | Una Estructura Sólida”
First Impressions of Final Site Placement in Jamaica
Disclaimer: “The contents of this blog are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. government or the Peace Corps.” By | Por: Scott Elliott This entry serves to provide my initial impressions after my first six weeks at my final two-year site. My previous blog left off with a brief written descriptionContinue reading “First Impressions of Final Site Placement in Jamaica”
