<ESPAÑOL ABAJO> By|Por: Rio Tattersall I´m writing this on a pad of paper. It will be transcribed onto the internet soon. I was thinking of adding ¨& Lessons of Detachment¨ to the title of this blog. On second thought it would be too long of a title and not so catchy as ¨Holding Down TheContinue reading “Holding Down The Fort | Sosteniendo La Fortaleza”

<ESPAÑOL ABAJO> The title of this blog may sound rather ordinary, but life here at Jardin Salverde over the past week has been full of excitement and adventure yet mixed with unexpected inspiration to make drastic change. Jardin Salverde may be changing its name, I started building a ¨real¨ house, my visit to the MetapuntoContinue reading “Recent Development | Desarrollo Reciente”

<ESPAÑOL ABAJO> This blog entry covers my arrival and first impressions at Jardin Salverde between August and September of 2016. This trip has one major goal and it is to create cohesion among neighbors with the Rainbow Crystal Land (RCL) Community and the greater community surrounding it. How can we bridge the gap between theContinue reading “First Impressions Upon Arrival | La Primera Impresión al Llegar”

<ESPAÑOL ABAJO> By <escrito por> Rio Tattersall “We’re Dormant” Disclaimer: Currently it’s rainy season at the Rainbow Crystal Land (RCL) and the paths are muddy. As a result of some recent land use issues this is not a good time for short-term visitors. However, if you’d like to come and spend at least a moonContinue reading ““We’re Dormant” | “Estamos Latente””

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-permaculture-course-curso-gratis-de-permacultura-tickets-26530525516 <ESPAÑOL ABAJO> Scottino here, Although donations are very welcome, I would like to let all of you know that we will be offering a free, hands-on, permaculture course at Jardin Salverde from August 26th – September 18th. I have co-taught at least three different accredited Permaculture Design Courses (PDC) in both the Pacific Northwest asContinue reading “Free Permaculture Course | Curso Gratis de Permacultura”

<<ESPAÑOL ABAJO>   Happy third anniversary Rainbow Crystal Land (RCL) Community. We are now by far and away the longest-lived Rainbow Gathering to have gone down in history (or is it “our-story?”). This is a letter to everyone associated or involved with the RCL Community because it addresses something very concerning about our long-term existenceContinue reading “A Letter to the Community | Una carta a la Comunidad”

<ESPAÑO ABAJO> Hi blog readers, The title of this blog is “Pulled in Two Directions,” because I am being pulled back to Jardin Salverde on one hand and on the other I am being pulled to work on my Masters program at The University of Washington (UW). I have been frequently asked lately when IContinue reading “Pulled in Two Directions | Tirado en Dos Direcciones”

[ESPANOL ABAJO] PICS: PART 1 & PART 2 What a magikal, beautiful, and successful journey this has been here all over Costa Rica, in what I have been calling “paraisotra” over the past couple months! Join me one last time for my final travel blog entry that completes a short trilogy of my Costa RicanContinue reading “Paraisotra Part 3/3”

(ESPANOL ABAJO) [For directions to the Regional Rainbow Gathering in Pavones, scroll down to the italic words below] Part 2 in this three part series of entries covers some interesting academic news and probably the most diverse events of my trip in the beautiful country of Costa Rica from February 21st to March 20th, theContinue reading “Paraisotra Part 2/3”

Paraiso = paradise Otra = other, another Paraisotra =another paradise   There are some pics on my facebook page of my trip down here in Costa Rica from January 9th through April 2nd. So far everything has gone very well and successfully. As soon as get access to the internet and an SD card reader,Continue reading “Paraisotra Part 1/3”