by Juliet Batten | 29, Jan, 2015 | Uncategorized
What are your rituals of arrival, when you come to a special place? Last weekend as I crunched along the gravel path and up the brick steps to the bach, I became aware of mine. Between carrying in the first and second loads from the car, I found myself pausing to... 
by Juliet Batten | 19, Jan, 2015 | Seasons Newsletter, Uncategorized
What a fine summer we’ve been having! A fine summer draws us into the open air and extends our awareness, out into the world, stretching towards other people and new experiences. It’s a season of physical expansion, and also a time to relax into the... 
by Juliet Batten | 18, Jan, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s time to take a break from some work that isn’t going as quickly as I would like. Time to play, and my six-year-old playmate is all ready to go. It’s morning, and the tide is too far out for swimming. Never mind, the beach is perfect for... 
by Juliet Batten | 11, Jan, 2015 | Uncategorized
Being in nature and being in community: what a rich and nourishing combination this is. Once a year I attend a gathering of people who are concerned for the earth and its people. This year we tried out a completely new location.The school camp at Port Waikato... 