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This week, Pat and I began a practice of walking the “boundaries” of the property. In reality, we are trying to touch feet to ground on as many paths as possible without doubling back. Each day, we choose a different route. The main purpose behind …
I’m so pleased to introduce our new installation made by artist Janelle Rae! Janelle, a former Artist in Residence at Spring Bird, wanted to construct a place for meditation using invasive honeysuckle and willow. She was inspired by artist Patrick Dougherty who makes large stick-built …
Patrick and I have been clearing the invasive species around some of our big oak trees. In doing so, we are uncovering the young baby oak trees that were planted by squirrels and bluejays. An acorn planted in fall will sprout the next spring with …
I love tulips! For me they remind me that good things come for those who wait. They also have been associated with perfect love, rebirth, and financial mania in the Netherlands. I love their colors, their intensity, and their heavy heads. They look amazing in …
I see a dragon when I look at this fungus encrusted branch. This isn’t the only dragon in my woods. I see dragons in other fallen, mossy branches or in the trunks of hollowing trees. The dragons are so prevalent in these woods that I …
Come celebrate Spring at the next Earth Hearts Workshop! “April Showers Bring May Flowers” Workshop on Sunday, April 24th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and also on Saturday, April 30th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Spring Bird. What needs to be cleansed in the …
Happy Full Moon! This full moon – I’m feeling the joy of Spring. There is so much potential energy that it sort of feels like nature is experiencing puberty. It’s ready to burst forth – bloom – and become its full grown self. Therefore, it’s …
Yesterday was the latest Earth Hearts workshop: Let The Power Grow. Unfortunately, I am still recovering from covid and was not able to lead it with my Mom. Fortunately, my sister, Lisa, was able to help with instructing the creative activities. She was also generous …
This piece was created by one of Spring Bird’s Artists in Residence – Cherylyn Gnadt – @cylnstudio on Instagram – and was included in this past Winter Issue of Woolgathering! I think Cherylyn’s piece captures today’s mood as gentle precipitation blankets everything in a cozy …
Happy Full Moon! Here’s my wish for the next moon cycle: Let’s be more gentle and compassionate towards ourselves and others at the beginning of this new calendar year. Life is feeling more and more like a super marathon these days, and we need to …
It came as no surprise to me that the animal oracle card that I pulled for 2022 was Jaguar. Cats of all shapes and sizes have been coming to me a lot lately – but especially the wonderful Jaguar! While cats in general, for me, …
The season of leaf collages! It’s so beautiful to walk around and see the work that nature has created on my path just for me to see! This illustration comes from the postcard that I included in the Fall Issue of Woolgathering, Spring Bird’s quarterly, …
Another full moon arrived yesterday! This one raps out the message that a new rhythm is required. The winds are changing. The leaves are falling. Resources are waning. There has to be a new way – full of ease and aptitude and love — a …
We are winding up February with a beautiful, bright Full Moon! In keeping with this year’s project of bird moons that connect with Spring Bird, I chose the second full moon of 2021 to be the Cardinal Moon. Cardinals never fail in pulling our attention …
