Hiking out along the Lost Coast.
Poppies above the sea.
Backpacking on beach.
Gathering in the Sierra Institute classroom.
Day hike over meadows.
Snack time.
Exploring the coastal forest.
Afternoon in camp.
Quiet moment.
Homestead cabin at "Hinterlands", program base for 4 weeks of sustainable living skills.
Hinterlands house.
View from house.
Foot bridge at HInterlands.
Big oak beside cabin.
Natural building materials and techniques.
Building with light clay straw and natural plaster.
In the lower HInterlands garden.
More gardening.
Sowing seeds.
Chard, kale, tomatoes.
Willow (instructor) and Hinterlands resident gardener.
Putting in gray water system.
Sometimes it takes dirty hands to best learn something.
And it builds an appetite too.
Preparing dinner.
Learn about solar power.
Learn about hydroelectric power.
Hiking into the Yolla Bolly Wilderness.
Guardian rock near base camp.
River crossing.
Playing in the river.
More fun.
Enjoying sun, river, rock.
An unforgettable gift from the river.
Playing music in the shade.
The wilderness effect.
And how do we feel today?
