Camp Nishna Valley Homestead

01/05/2025

12/21/2024

“The winter solstice time is no longer celebrated as it once was, with the understanding that this is a period of descent and rest, of going within our homes, within ourselves and taking in all that we have been through, all that has passed in this full year which is coming to a close... like nature and the animal kingdom around us, this time of hibernation is so necessary for our tired limbs, our burdened minds.

Our modern culture teaches avoidance at a max at this time; alcohol, lights, shopping, overworking, over spending, comfort food and consumerism.

And yet the natural tug to go inwards as nearly all creatures are doing is strong and the weather so bitter that people are left feeling that winter is hard, because for those of us without burning fires and big festive families, it can be lonely and isolating. Whereas in actual fact winter is kind, she points us in her quiet soft way towards our inner self, towards this annual time of peace and reflection, embracing the darkness and forgiving, accepting and loving embracing goodbye the past year.

"Winter takes away the distractions, the buzz, and presents us with the perfect time to rest and withdraw into a womb like love, bringing fire & light to our hearth".
. and then, just around the corner the new year will begin again, and like a seed planted deep in the earth, we will all rise with renewed energy once again to dance in the sunlight.

Life is a gift a Happy winter to you all...''

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Beautiful words of remembrance by brigitannamcneill
With love
Fiona

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Exquisite painting by Kerry Darlington

12/21/2024

Keep it simple🤍
What’s on your Christmas list this year?

11/19/2024

Natures all natural sweetener 🍯 🐝

08/22/2024

Though the end of August will feature temperatures in the 90s and near 100 across our area, medium range guidance suggests that our start to September will be more mild. Fingers crossed for a cool start to the fall season!

06/26/2024

Sunflowers can be used for chest pain, disinfectant for cuts/wounds & to relieve pulmonary stress. The uses are absolutely endless!