I continue to feel in awe of how life unfolds when we are present enough to truly witness it — to observe its subtle movements and receive its many gifts. Some might call these moments coincidences. For me, they feel like the quiet magic of the universe revealing itself. I felt a nudge to host a small Spring Equinox ceremony — a gathering to honor the changing of the season and bring together others who might feel called to do the same. I was also excited to share some of wha

Happy Anniversary to us. Two years ago, we committed to this land — not as owners, but as stewards. Two years ago, we did everything I once would have said not to do. We closed a deal with a handshake and a handwritten note. No lawyers. No safety nets. We did our own research in a foreign country, completed our own title search, and trusted locals to hold funds until paperwork was finalized. Most of all — we trusted the landowners, the people we met along the way, and our own

As I sit here reflecting on the month of January, I find myself in awe of how much can unfold in such a short span of time. From a local community gathering, welcoming in 2026, to opening our land to friends, each moment felt deeply nourishing—exactly what my heart and soul needed. Community kept revealing itself as the quiet throughline of the month. In many ways, it felt like a return to our original vision for this transition. While growing our own food and working coopera

As I sit here looking at and downloading the photos from our recent trip to Tepoztlán, Mexico, I can’t help but reflect on how much has changed in such a short period of time—how much I have changed. If someone had told me five or six years ago that this would be my life, I never would have believed them. How It All Began Our trip began with a book I found at a second-hand shop while I was back in Canada in May. With only a few minutes to browse, I trusted that the right bo

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We sold it all, our house and 90% of our belongings, put a tent on our truck and hit the road!