Pretty simple, get some land…..then stand back. Of course we didn’t know that and thought one had to put forth a bunch of effort and money. I find it hysterical and a little embarrassing that we actually dug up trees from our back yard in Virginia Beach, potted them...
Art/Life
Tree Farm: First Summer
Welcome to the art/life trail. On the third Wednesday of each month BD and I share our Tree Farm adventure which began in February 2010 with her purchase of 50 clear cut acres. BD: the first spring The story thus far: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Spring 2010: Compelled...
Dancing in the Dark…
Welcome to the art/life trail. November offers time to reflect. These four weeks provide a natural time to reconnect to what holds deep meaning for you. Consider your dreams, ideas, visions, inclinations to express yourself. Reflect upon the creative juice within your relationships. Also note the opportunities facing you...
Are You Scurrying?
Welcome to the art/life trail! In October something wonderful emerges. A shift happens. You can look over your shoulder (as you step further into the autumn) and see what’s happened since spring. Time to reflect upon where you’ve been, how you’ve been With whom you’ve been engaged. Take...
First Things First…The Tree Farm Gets Her Name
Welcome to the art/life trail! As promised, this edition is written by BD. This is the second excerpt on the monthly installment of our tree farm adventure. If you missed last month read it here. First Things First But What Are They?? Naming things has always been natural for...
The Science and Art of Adding Grace to Your Pace…
Welcome to the art/life trail. Today I share a gift to support your movement into the quieting time of the Natural Year. Monday, October 15 I invite you to be there for the: CLICK to learn more: 8-Day ‘It’s About Time’ Challenge Each day during the challenge I’ll post a...
A New Trail to Explore
Today I’m excited to welcome you to a new monthly installment on the art/life trail! Once each month, on the third Wednesday, I’ll post updates and peeks into the art/life on our 50 acre tree farm retreat in the Piedmont of Central Virginia. I begin with a bit of...
Get Reflective
Welcome to the art/life trail! ~ I’m so happy that you are here ~ As we move along the art/life path this is the time of year to literally imagine that we are riding into the sunset…facing West together. Not the classic ‘The End’ scene; the curtain isn’t falling yet,...
A New Age_A New Stage
Welcome to the art/life trail! Let’s visualize being Creative Pioneers! As promised, today I share a bit more information about the upcoming summer school bridge course called Ages & Stages I invite you to join. We are preparing to move consciously and organically from summer into fall. In less than...
Noble in Nature
“Every human life has their seeds, their birth, their family history and cultures, and their own experiences. In your studio, it should be yourself that you are seeking. We are all thickly layered and fragile. Heredity, culture, and experiences all combine to make each one of us unique and...