Category Archives: Finca Sylvatica & Rainbow Crystal Land

<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”

[ESPAÑOL ABAJO] It looks like this may be my last blog post from the US before finally returning home to Jardin Salverde!  This blog is full of links, so click on the underlined words for more information.  I want to let everyone know about an amazing event coming up at 21 Acres about “Site Planning and Design” rightContinue reading “Site Planning and Design and…I’M COMING BACK!!! Planificación Sitio y Diseño y … ME VOY A VOLVER!!!”

Our first Tuesday monthly meetups continue at 21 Acres.  It brought me great pleasure to speak at and introduce some great speakers over a two-part mini series on water. Our November 3rd, 2015 event covered:  Washington State Water Rights and Water Conservation for Homes  I got to introduce Erik Goheen, Fiona Douglas-Hamilton and John Rose,Continue reading “Water Education Classes at 21 Acres”

My good friend Marissa just created a beautiful documentary about the Rainbow Crystal Land community that is thriving on about six acres of land I donated from area formerly considered part of Jardin Salverde.  I was happy to see myself and my friends whom I consider family throughout the entire film.  When I was last on site earlier this year,Continue reading “Documentary is Released! Documental se Libera!”