Eco-Road Trip – Avalon Organic Gardens & Ecovillage
Avalon Organic Gardens & Ecovillage – Summary:
- Who: TaliSeen JahRing
- What: Toured and had lunch at the Avalon Organic Gardens & Ecovillage
- When: Friday, April 6
- Where: Tumacacori, AZ
Quick Resources:
- Avalon Organic Gardens & Ecovillage Webpage
- Avalon Organic Gardens & Ecovillage Facebook Page
- The Avalon Country Store Webpage
- The University of Ascension Science and The Physics of Rebellion (UASPR)
- Global Community Communications Alliance (GCCA)
- The Urantia Book Webpage
My Route:
Planning my Eco-Inspired Road Trip Blog Post
My Travel Story:
I started the day with a personal tour led by TaliSeen JahRing, the Farm Manager of Avalon Organic Gardens & Ecovillage (AOGE), an impressive ecovillage model with stacks of sustainability initiatives and green projects, built on a strong Christian foundation, spiritual exploration, vocational learning and training, and organic permaculture practices.
On my way to AOGE, I pulled over at a rest stop to take a phone call, and came across this rock – which really set the tone for the day!
Eco-Road Trip – Wind Spirit Community
Wind Spirit Community – Summary:
- Who: “Don”
- What: Visited the Wind Spirit Community
- When: Thursday, April 5
- Where: Winkelman, AZ
Quick Resources:
- Wind Spirit Community Webpage
- Wind Spirit Community FIC Profile
- Wind Spirit Community Facebook Page
- WSC Retreats & Workshop Webpage
My Route:
Planning my Eco-Inspired Road Trip Blog Post
My Travel Story:
My second stop of the day after The Bee Oasis was after a long drive through the desert canyons and mining towns to Wind Spirit Community (WSC) in Winkelman, AZ. (This was another community with a long road seemingly to nowhere, but I pushed on and finally made it without any GPS navigation.)
A picture from my drive to Wind Spirit Community, which resembles the general terrain I was driving through.
I stopped in a mining town rest-stop and took a picture of the old refinery factory on the hillside. (more…)
Eco-Road Trip – Bee Oasis
The Bee Oasis – Summary:
- Who: Don Titmus
- What: Visited the Bee Oasis urban permaculture homestead
- When: Thursday, April 5
- Where: Mesa, AZ
Quick Resources:
My Route:
Planning my Eco-Inspired Road Trip Blog Post
My Travel Story:
After saying goodbye to my mom until I returned to Texas, I left Mountain Shadows golf resort in Scottsdale, and headed south to The Bee Oasis, a 1/4 acre, urban permaculture homestead in Mesa, Arizona, owned by Don Titmus, a British transplant, and his daughter Lily.
“It include about 500 sq ft of organic veggie gardens, chickens, rainwater harvesting, composting, an edible/functional landscape and much more as a sustainable model in the PC community. Don’s homesite is a teaching space; he has tours, classes and workshops. It is a great place to experience an alternative life. Don also has a Xeriscape Garden Maintenance business, and is also a Conscious Dance DJ.” – Bee Oasis FIC Profile (more…)
Eco-Road Trip – Easter Sunday at Sunburst Sanctuary
Easter Sunday at Sunburst Sanctuary – Summary:
- Who: Emily Wirtz
- What: Attended Easter Sunday service and hiked the property at Sunburst Sanctuary
- When: Sunday, April 1
- Where: Lompoc, CA
Quick Resources:
- Sunburst Sanctuary Webpage
- Sunburst Sanctuary Kriya Yoga Webpage
- Sunburst Sanctuary Spiritual Lineage Webpage
- Sunburst Sanctuary Facebook Page
- Kundalini and Chakras Resource
My Route:
Planning my Eco-Inspired Road Trip Blog Post
My Travel Story:
Following the day I initially spent driving from Fresno to Santa Barbra, I went to my planned destination at Sunburst Sanctuary for their Easter Sunday service.
Eco-Road Trip – Berkeley’s Ecology Center & Gardens
Berkeley’s Ecology Center, EcoHouse & Community Gardens – Summary:
- Who: N/A
- What: Visited the community gardens near the Ecohouse; Stopped at the Ecology Center
- When: Friday, March 30
- Where: Berkeley, CA
Quick Resources:
- Ecology Center Webpage
- Ecology Center Facebook Page
- Ecology Center Factsheets & Links
- Ecology Center EcoHouse Webpage
- American Community Garden Association Webpage
My Route:
Planning my Eco-Inspired Road Trip Blog Post
My Travel Story:
After leaving the Ecovillage Farm Learning Center, I made my way to the heart of Berkeley, CA, to see some local community gardens and the Ecology Center.
My first stop was the EcoHouse, a demonstration home and garden located in a North Berkeley residential neighborhood. Because the house is a private residency, I was unable to tour it. (more…)
Eco-Road Trip – University of California, Davis & Town Trip
University of California, Davis & Town Trip – Summary:
- Who: N/A
- What: Toured the campus gardens at UC Davis; Went to downtown Davis for dinner and walked around the common areas
- When: Thursday, March 29
- Where: Davis, CA
Quick Resources:
- University of California Davis Webpage
- UCDavis Arboretum and Public Garden Webpage
- UCDavis Arboretum and Public Garden Facebook Page
- Davis Farmers Market Webpage
- Davis Central Park Gardens Webpage
- City of Davis – Third Street Improvements Webpage
My Route:
Planning my Eco-Inspired Road Trip Blog Post
My Travel Story:
After the tour of Muir Commons Community, I went to the University of California, Davis to check out some of its on-campus sustainability features – like the arboretum, gardens, and onsite agricultural programs.
