This letter was written by Zach to be read aloud at an Equinox Celebration hosted at the farm last Saturday. Greetings farmers and friends,  It’s a very nice thought to think this morning, as I write these words to you, that a mighty group of you are now gathered today and in this moment, on the verandah, in celebration, song, and appreciation of the fall equinox.  This occasion has true significance for each and all of us, as human-souls, incarnated as we all are, on this shared and floating ball in space, called Earth.  For one – there is the opportunity to remember and realize anew that we all are a part…

It has been 1 year and 4 months since last was sent the Ananda Farm newsletter: The “2019 Year-in-Review.” Apparently, 2020 was skipped altogether. Not to worry, the moment has arrived. There are perhaps enough words that follow to induce a peaceful slumber in even the most caffeinated night-time youtube resident. As always, no pressure. Feel free to skip this altogether. And yet, for those brave enough to continue, please enjoy this now evidently less than annual offering: State of the Yoga Farm Address – Feb 2021Greetings good friends and great farmers,  The spring of 2021 is nigh upon us, like the awakening dawn, after a strange and sometimes seemingly endless dark night. Will 2021 be different than its predecessor for our fair…

The best time to plant a tree? Last year, of course! Health of the planet and it’s vast peoples; community-self-reliance and future abundance; the simple joy that overflows our bushel basket from a growing connection to the life in our own yards and homestead; Oxygen, water, food, flowers, mulch and soil fertility. Trees are effectively the mothers of life on this planet – giving love and wisdom to all who come into their presence. Planting fruit trees and orchards are an investment whose return increases in value with every passing season. Basic Steps to PlantingOf course, the most important thing, is to simply plant. We often find that the knowledge…

With the uncertain circumstances of this most memorable 2020 season still upon us, many millions of earth citizens have been heading back out to the garden this spring, for a kind-of Victory Garden resurgence, filled with the community spirit and self-reliance of yore. In the last few weeks, many friends new and old have also reached out to farms like our own requesting information and resources. Much like ourselves at the inception of Ananda Farm here on Camano Island, though abundant in enthusiasm and energy, many a youthful-gardener are less equipped with practical experience and know-how, for how to garden, or even, how to get started. In our experience, we…

On Sunday, June 23, Ananda Farm residents Paean Lee and William Breckenridge were married, right here at the Farm! Both their families attended—Paean’s family from Hong Kong, and William’s from Camano Island. All told, 120 friends and well-wishers shared in the blessings, and offered their own in return. Happy day! Congratulations, Paean & William!

7/10/19 It has been over two months since a surprise encounter with Rajendra Singh, but time has done little to dim the inspiration of that meeting. On Thursday, May 2, of this year, Hailey and I arrived in Port Townsend, WA for the Global Earth Repair Conference, a gathering of a few hundred well-intentioned, Mother-Earth loving souls from all over the world, to discuss, share, and hopefully inspire each other in the effort towards healing the earth. That evening, as we were setting up our Ananda farm table in the main hall, an Indian man walked over to introduce himself. The hall was mostly empty, save a couple volunteers doing…