I spent the weekend with about 40 of my best friends. Really. And to think.....about a quarter of them I hadn't met until Friday night. It's that kind of group.
It was a working weekend....to see where the organization (Living Waters for the World) was heading, to assure sustainability for the projects ----for today, tomorrow, and future generations.
There was time for a little walk
to the chapel in the woods
'my' bench by the labyrinth
view of our room...(yeah, I left the light on so I could see which room was ours----I ran over and turned it out, though, after I took the picture! promise. I did.)
We toured the Eco House....the floors!!!!!
bottles...
conveyor belts (the conveyor-prayer floor)
can you guess?
paper mache!
because of the colors, they call this one the s'mores-floor....
the tiles here were made by some of the Jonesboro and Columbine students who came for counseling....
it's 5 o'clock somewhere
The exterior walls are made of straw, the interior walls were first insulated with rice hulls (oops that was a mistake....bugs!!!....had to remove it all and restuff with cellulose)...solar heating (the building is used for 'solar school')
yes, we worked.
What a group.
Thank you all for your great work!
Posted by: Marilyn Ann Denton | 02/01/2015 at 09:51 PM
WOW.. what a wonderful group you're part of and the work you do---VERY inspiring! Loved seeing this little behind-the-scenes, and the place... I feel such peace just seeing... :o) ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | 02/02/2015 at 05:58 AM
What a beautiful chapel and what a tranquil setting!
Posted by: Lisa | 02/02/2015 at 06:15 AM
Such beautiful floors! You can tell this is a very creative and community minded group... it takes that kind of creativity and desire to live in community with others to make a difference... to spread Living Waters. My hat's off to all of you!! blessings ~ tanna
Posted by: tanna | 02/02/2015 at 06:32 AM
What a great group of beautiful people doing such amazing things for the world. Glad you had this in your life Steph, you're the best!
Posted by: Tracey | 02/02/2015 at 06:33 AM
A truly fabulous place to work, and knit (spotted!). A perfect retreat.
Posted by: rusty duck | 02/02/2015 at 06:52 AM
Looks like a most wonderful place to visit. Magical with the nature surroundings,chapel and the creative interior. Looks like a wonderful retreat Steph.
Posted by: Camilla | 02/02/2015 at 07:25 AM
It's just fascinating! Thank you for your work. And what a great scenery to spend a weekend!
Posted by: Alina | 02/02/2015 at 08:24 AM
Thank you for the work you do with this group. So many lives are changed because of what you do.
Posted by: Katrine | 02/02/2015 at 08:37 AM
Wow - what a place! That sounds like a wonderful weekend. I hope you came back feeling restored and inspired!
Posted by: Donna | 02/02/2015 at 09:59 AM
Neat!
Posted by: thecrazysheeplady | 02/02/2015 at 11:47 AM
Steph, that looks like an amazing retreat! Isn't it so great when a room full of strangers quickly becomes a room full of friends? I'm so happy for you (not to mentioned inspired!). xo
Posted by: Leigh | 02/02/2015 at 01:56 PM
I'm sorry to say that I sometimes forget about this incredibly important work you do, what with all the knitting loveliness you give us. But I can think of few things more worthwhile than working to ensure clean water for all. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this cause. I'm so glad you can enjoy yourself in the process.
Posted by: Anne at Shintangle Studio | 02/02/2015 at 04:48 PM
This get together sounds lovely! And the stain-glass window is so pretty. I just love stain-glass, and don't see it as often in houses anymore. :)
Posted by: Melissa Marie | 02/02/2015 at 04:53 PM
Your weekend sounds wonderful! I love when you can connect with a whole bunch of like-minded people. And that chapel is so happily situated in the woods :)
Posted by: Nicole | 02/02/2015 at 06:48 PM
love that chapel. And I love how you work with knitting incorporated into the day, well done! I'm glad you got away with your friends and did good for others who are not so fortunate :)
Posted by: karen | 02/03/2015 at 11:28 AM
Like everyone else, I'm enchanted by that chapel. It looks like a lovely to place to work. I think we'd all work better with an occasional retreat like that.
Posted by: Caffeine Girl | 02/03/2015 at 06:54 PM
Looks like a great weekend!
Posted by: Jennifer Miller | 02/03/2015 at 10:55 PM
Sounds like a wonderful weekend and very inspirational as well!
Posted by: Tahnee | 02/04/2015 at 04:42 PM