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Full Sturgeon Moon + Clearing Clutter, Negative Habits and Energy
Hey Everyone! Next week the full sturgeon moon peaks on Thursday, August 11. Are there thoughts or habits that have been weighing you down mentally or emotionally? Do you have junk piles, drawers, desktops or closets that can be cleaned out? What’s something on your to-do list that you’ve been putting off for a while? ? Every month, I use full moon time to clear at least a little bit of clutter, negative habits & energy out of my life. Benefits of this monthly ritual include: • Maintaining a calm
NEW Yoga + Nature Retreats near Asheville, NC + Austin, TX
Hey Ya'll, It’s really hard to change if you’re stuck in the same ruts, routines and relationships. You gotta get out, go somewhere new, focus on yourself, try some new things and even overcome some fears or obstacles in a supportive setting. Me and retreats go way back. Since 2015, I’ve been traveling and attending retreats around the world. I started hosting my own retreats in 2018. I’ve learned a lot both personally and professionally over the years that I’ve crafted into weekend experiences
Member Monday: Painter's Greenhouse
By Tina M. Wolfe To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow—Audrey Hepburn Growth requires patience and great intention; just ask Dana Owen, the owner, along with her parents Deenie and Brad Owen, of Painter’s Greenhouse in Old Fort. The size alone is enough to get any greenie excited. When I learned that the Owens work year round to start, sow, and grow more than 1,000 species and varieties of plants covering more than 100K square feet of space, my respect for their knowledge, perseverance, and
A Family Legacy Continues
Mountain Stream RV ParkBy Tina M. WolfeDEEP ROOTS What is it about a place that gives us a sense of belonging? Is it because we were born there? Is it because we hold deep ancestral roots or even that its beauty and sense of simplicity speaks to our nature? For Jim Gibson and his family, it’s all of the above. Although born in Charlotte, Gibson can trace his McDowell roots back three generations. He along with his sons-in-law Tyler Mace and Austin Brooks purchased the Mountain Stream RV Park in December
Member Monday: VOD Tactical
VOD TACTICAL—FRANK & RHONDA SEAMAN Tucked away in the time-worn mountains of the Blue Ridge range sits a plot of land that holds the hearts and history of Frank Seaman and his wife Rhonda. Named Manoah, the 134-acre farm stretches across the foothills of Old Fort and is home to their business, Virtue Of Defense Tactical or VOD Tactical, a not-so-typical firing range. The land has had many incarnations and has been in Rhonda’s family dating back to the original land grants from King George III. Its name
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