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Co-creation at the Ecovillage and Harvest Celebration 2009

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

Added by Russ on October 27, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Middle of the Summer

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

Added by Russ on July 29, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Summary of the Spring Gathering 2009 and the latest…

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

Added by Russ on May 15, 2009 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Feels like Spring Newsletter!

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

Added by Russ on March 2, 2009 at 8:07pm — No Comments

January 2009 Newsletter

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

Added by Russ on January 8, 2009 at 10:23pm — 2 Comments

Retrospect: Harvest Celebration 2008

To all those that tried to make it, but couldn’t I want to let you know you were sincerely missed! We are now contemplating a late Spring 2009 gathering, possibly in May…great weather, no bugs! To Ben, Jenn, Chris and Gwen; Kyle; Randy; Eric; Tim, Fern, Elwynn, Ngaio and Rue; Mike; Josh; Dan, Christine and Eve; Norton; Steve, Mary and James; David and Tashamira; and Denise, Ian and Nara, thanks! It was a great event because of each of you! The arrival of guests began almost a week before the ev… Continue

Added by Russ on November 7, 2008 at 10:20pm — No Comments

“Almost” Summer Newsletter 2008

Hello everyone! It’s been a late Spring and many aspects of the Farm seem behind schedule…but “all is very, very well.” The garden is being planted now. It’s about the same time as last year, and we had a wonderful garden as a result. Expect it to be ~ the same size but much denser. The best part is our Troy-Bilt rototiller. It has made some of the work much easier. Wish us a bountiful harvest! We have a huge increase in Animal friends this year. A new puppy has joined us. Check her out in the… Continue

Added by Russ on June 6, 2008 at 9:29pm — No Comments

Spring Newsletter 2008

Whew! It’s finally here. Spring…ahhhhhhhh! On April 12 with a warm wind blowing for 24 hrs + the snow almost disappeared, the river was flowing strongly, the armies of robins showed up along with the ducks on the river, and the alpacas are finally out of the barn until Fall. The warmest day of 2008, so far: 17C. You can learn a lot from old hands at gardening and farming. One pearl of wisdom I have tucked away is the best way to determine when it’s time to plant the garden. You drop your trouse… Continue

Added by Russ on April 17, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

How to get involved with Kakwa’s work?

www.kakwaecovillage.com 1) Offer your presence regularly: 1 week a year, 1 weekend a month, the summer, or as a full-time resident. 2) Join the Ning site: offer your comments, questions or sharings. 3) Become a Supporting Member. For $120/yr how can you go wrong? 4) When you shop/purchase merchandise on the internet use IGive at http://www.igive.com/welcome/ and identify Kakwa Ecovillage as your cause. 5) Have any trucks, farming equipment, or heavy equipment that needs a new home? What… Continue

Added by Russ on April 17, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Solstice Season 2007

Greetings all!

We have a few new pictures of supporting members and guests. Hope you enjoy them. Marty & Bridget are checking out the ecovillage for 6 months now…felt the need to see if winter was an obstacle. Louise and Renee arrived recent

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Added by Russ on December 24, 2007 at 6:17pm — 1 Comment

Fall Newsletter 2007

The Summer of 2007 hasn’t really ended if on-going activity is a gauge.

Summer Highlights
A solar powered electric garden fence was installed this year. As a result the people are eating from the garden this year versus the alpacas & llamas. It was and is a bountiful garden with; potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, parsnips, dill, red leaf lettuce, cabbage, zucchini, winter squash, thyme, greek oregano, tatsoi, broccoli, sunflowers, pe

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Added by Russ on October 8, 2007 at 9:51pm — No Comments

To my many friends who are watching the videos...

Hey everyone!

The world of technology is amazing! We are really linked together as the group mind in this physical space. And it is by choice! So to the 33 or so of you who have watched the video about Kakwa. Thanks!

This space is about sharing ideas and being supportive. It is also about physical commitment/manifestation. If you are not in community and want to be consider joining this virtual one...and perhaps visiting Kakwa in the future.

Russ

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Added by Russ on July 9, 2007 at 9:44pm — No Comments