What Can I Offer in Return? I used to think harvesting was about getting. Getting the most from a plant or tree, getting it to market, and getting enough to pay the bills. When I was a co-owner of Edible Acres, an organic market farm, that was the reality. Harvesting was about having something to sell our customers and getting as much as we could from each plant or tree. There was a why and a need behind it, and when I look back now, I understand that. We were growing food, m

We've been asked many times why we dream of creating an intentional community. The truth is, it isn't an easy question to answer. We've never actually lived in an intentional community before. Yet, deep within us, there is a calling that feels unmistakably like home. It's difficult to explain because it isn't based on past experience—it's based on something we feel. A quiet knowing that there is another way of living together. That quiet knowing became impossible to ignore af

People often tell us how brave we are for living this way or say they could only dream of a life like ours. The truth is, I don't think our story is really about bravery. I think it's about asking ourselves a different question. Nine years ago, I was sitting in a surgeon’s office when I was told there was a growth inside the last remaining inch and a half of my large intestine. His recommendation was clear. Surgery to remove it. But because so little of my large intestine rem

Before we left Belize, we were in the final weeks of the dry season. Leaves were curling, the ground was cracking, and the plants and wildlife were all searching for a long-awaited drink. We were definitely ready for the clouds to return and bring their gift to the land. In just 17 short days, everything had transformed. We came home to lush green gardens, knee-high grass, and plants that seemed to have grown feet while we were away. We were greeted by blooming passionflowers

---------------------- For those who know me well — or for anyone who has ever reached out about visiting — you’ve probably heard me say, “Don’t come in May.” As I sit here writing this, I realize that statement is still mostly true… but I also find myself wondering how much of my experience of May has been shaped by the stories and expectations I’ve attached to it over the years. This is now my third May in Belize, and some things about this season are undeniably intense. By

Trusting the Soul’s Guidance Leaving the Familiar to Return to Our Sacred Roots I’m often asked, “Why did you leave?” The answer isn’t always easy to articulate. It shifts slightly depending on where I am in the moment. The truth is — it was a very difficult decision. One that weighed on me for many nights. It wasn’t simply the excitement of a new adventure. We looked at the bigger picture over and over again. The hardest part was knowing we would be putting miles between our

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

If you’ve been following us on social media, you may have noticed a quiet spell over the past month. That’s because I (Laurie — the voice...

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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!