I became familiar to death at an early age when my childhood friend Tim died. His Mother was my Mother’s […]
Death the Unraveling Process
This might be the most intimate piece of writing I have ever tried to do because this subject touches deeply […]
Cornish Hens with Apricots
I love the fully equipped Mediterranean kitchen her at Silent Stay. It is always stock with olive oil, organic staples […]
Lemon Verbena Tea with Lavender Ice
I love the taste of Lemon Verbena and it makes a clean tasting tea. This South American plant is full […]
Regla Guiding Star
Today September 7th is the feast day of Our Lady Regla the aspect of the Black Virgin Mary of […]
Sacred Flora Offerings
Raylene has been healing with flowers for over thirty years. Raylene Sacred Flora Healing comes in the form of a […]
Lavender
I am here at Silent Stay Retreat Hermitage this week. I have been working on their garden here for over […]
Buddha Garden and Lilies
Today I plants the Buddha Garden at Silent Stay Retreat with Cana Lilies and Birds of Paradise. There a legend […]
Silent Stay Healing Gardens Introduction
Tucked away in the hills of Vacaville is a European Style Hermitage called Silent Stay Retreat. The owners Bruce and […]
Figs, Goat Cheese and Provence Herbs.
There are a few memorable meals I had living in France and one of them my friend Solange made for […]
