Leaving Never Land

It was with a heavy heart that I left Never Never Land... but seriously it was pretty difficult for me to go. I had an amazing time learning from incredible books and incredible people, all dedicated to sustainable living and organic farming as the new food and lifestyle revolution in the states. I have learned from and been inspired by the highly motivated individuals who are changing the world. Never Land was more of a community than a farm, and although the owner wasn´t always honest and didn´t treat others with enough respect, the others made it a stimulating place to be. I have really started to miss being home and seeing all of my friends and family. Actually, i wish that you all could be here. In helping to cook for 12 or so people at every meal, i´ve learned how to make some pretty good dishes, especially from the French chef who is currently at the farm. However, I think that a month is sufficient time for me to have spent there. It´s not that i can´t learn more there, it is just that a new setting with provide a huge range of new ideas and stimuli.

The next farm i´m heading to is called Sacred Sueños http://www.sacredsuenos.com/who.html, which is run by a Canadian ¨couple¨who are only really married so that Jennifer could get a longer visa. According to those who have spent time there, the couple is extremely knowledgable about land restoration, as well as any other topic imaginable, and has an extremely ambitious plan to restore an extremely degraded 10 hectares of mountainside terrain. So I will be helping out with planting crops to restore a healthy nutrient balance, building an adobe green house, moving the ´chicken tractor´(an innovative concept for preparing soil), and whatever else is asked of me. I can´t tell you how much I am learning, but I hope I will be able to show you when I get back home. I love you all and miss you. I probably won´t be back in town for the next two weeks while i´m at the farm, so until then, don´t wait to accomplish that which is most important to you.