Farewell to Heron House

For the sun and the thaw, I give great thanks. For the near-full moon rising, I give great thanks. For the herb garden sleeping beneath

Read More »
Marsh House, Aldermarsh, Whidbey Island

A Blessing for Place

When I visit the east coast, I’m always a bit disoriented to realize that the element of water is found in the east, not in

Read More »
aldermarsh-path

Return to Aldermarsh

One year ago, my retreatants and I said farewell to Aldermarsh, the beloved retreat center on Whidbey Island, Washington, where we have been gathering twice

Read More »