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An occasional jarring is always good for improving the blood flow, as the heart pumps a bit faster and the brain starts to move a bit faster...the thought is forced upon us from time to time, "What are we doing here at the ecovillage, and what makes us different?" If you think outside the box and are a pioneer spirit now is the time to jump into Kakwa. If you are not, need lots of structure, and always know how things will turn out before you begin then Kakwa is definitely not for you at this be… Continue

Life here is like that in most homes. There are the crazy frenetic times of May/June and then the cycle moves to the other extreme. The busy times are full of people and projects. Now, the quiet times are full of serene moments. The garden is planted and doing well. With some regular weeding and watering it looks good. The squash crop last year that failed to fulfill its promise is likely to do extraordinarily well this year because of the extra heat units we are receiving.

After a day of misce… Continue

A lot smaller than anticipated, but the 2009 Spring Gathering was successful nonetheless. How does one gauge? When 3 people stay over for a 10-14 day visit from a weekend event the effort seems justified! The weather was cooperative with the warmest day of the year on May 2nd, 22C. Great food, camaderie, hikes, campfire, Circle Dance, lots of Q & A, and no bugs rounded out the weekend. Thanks to Dom & Diane, Jeff, Kerry, & Micah for the energy you lent to the event! For those that co… Continue

Okay, okay I realize we Northerners can get a little excited this time of year…it was a spectacular sunny day today and +10C/50F! The soon to come green pasture won’t be ready for the alpacas until ~ April 15th so we’ve got some cool weather still ahead. However, Spring is always welcomed when it arrives. Think t-shirts and flowers!

Recent Events:
Seedy Saturday in Prince George was a lot of fun this year! Very busy with people sharing seeds, selling seeds, booths on: local food,… Continue

Hello everyone!

Some days just feel good! Yes, it’s still Winter (+1C the other night. Warmest of 2009 so far!) and lots of snow on the ground. Looking back over our 2.5 years of Alpaca shepherding, their care and shearing I have to say this sort of feedback (received with a repeat purchase from a satisfied customer) makes me feel like we are on the right track:

“…these are bar none the best socks I have ever owned including ones I knit myself!...” My order is for 8 more pair.
B. Griffi… Continue