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Elemental Garden Retreat Project Also See Project Blue Sky
As a result of completing a month long visual observation of the sky over our property,
I decided to create an Elemental Garden Retreat as a place for the energies of these
beings to enjoy...to re-energize...to work with me in a co-creative manner to improve the
environment. Need some information on Elementals? Click Here
I'm not really sure the direction I'm heading, but I'll know how to proceed as the ideas come
forward. I'm going to try to do this in a photo journal format and just allow the process to
unfold.
THE PHOTO JOURNAL:
April 23,2007
My mind keeps going back to the photos I took last Friday, April 20, when the sky was filled
with beautiful sylph clouds...how much better the day feels when the outside environment is
so rich with beauty...then the following days the sky is just... overwhelmed with chemtrails
....and it made me wonder... how can I help?
So I set forth the intention for the sylphs to help with the clearing of the sky, which created
another thought...Why not add some power to that intention.....How? A few hours later,
the answer came through...convert our old garden spot into an Elemental Retreat...
to be designated as a healing and spiritual place for the Elementals and us humans alike.
Well like most ideas that pop into my head, I usually take and run with it....
SO WHERE DO I START?
I took 3 photos of the garden area and pieced them together to give an overview of the
space....not a pretty site right now...shows the inside of the garden area
As a result of completing a month long visual observation of the sky over our property,
I decided to create an Elemental Garden Retreat as a place for the energies of these
beings to enjoy...to re-energize...to work with me in a co-creative manner to improve the
environment. Need some information on Elementals? Click Here
I'm not really sure the direction I'm heading, but I'll know how to proceed as the ideas come
forward. I'm going to try to do this in a photo journal format and just allow the process to
unfold.
THE PHOTO JOURNAL:
April 23,2007
My mind keeps going back to the photos I took last Friday, April 20, when the sky was filled
with beautiful sylph clouds...how much better the day feels when the outside environment is
so rich with beauty...then the following days the sky is just... overwhelmed with chemtrails
....and it made me wonder... how can I help?
So I set forth the intention for the sylphs to help with the clearing of the sky, which created
another thought...Why not add some power to that intention.....How? A few hours later,
the answer came through...convert our old garden spot into an Elemental Retreat...
to be designated as a healing and spiritual place for the Elementals and us humans alike.
Well like most ideas that pop into my head, I usually take and run with it....
SO WHERE DO I START?
I took 3 photos of the garden area and pieced them together to give an overview of the
space....not a pretty site right now...shows the inside of the garden area
My Favorite Photo
Aren't they just breathtaking?
Aren't they just breathtaking?
This is outside the fencing...also to
be included in the planning...definately
could use some TLC.
be included in the planning...definately
could use some TLC.
Dowsed for the focal point location...dowsed for the shape: circular.....Cleared out the weeds in
the area where the focal point is to be located....Asked for help in ideas of what to do...So I went
to Home Depot and started walking around to try to get some ideas...
Wasn't having much luck...started to leave when something caught my eye...it was one of those
copper stand up sprinklers...they had different designs...this seemed like the right thing...so I
picked out the one with the butterfly in the center...
the area where the focal point is to be located....Asked for help in ideas of what to do...So I went
to Home Depot and started walking around to try to get some ideas...
Wasn't having much luck...started to leave when something caught my eye...it was one of those
copper stand up sprinklers...they had different designs...this seemed like the right thing...so I
picked out the one with the butterfly in the center...
Ok, now I feel like I'm on to something...so I start walking around again...thinking what else
could I find that is copper...I bought 4 copper pipes that are about 3 ft lengths, then 2 bags of
copper gismos, stuff that plumbers use, not sure what I will do with them but felt pulled to
purchase them to incorporate into the design...the 4 copper piper I am going to use in the circle
and place an Energy Enveloper on top of each one...this is a unit that incorporates Slim
Spurling technology (1/2 inch cubic light life technology ring) with something my husband Scott
designed...the design allows for the energy of the ring to spread to a wider diameter.
Next I went to the Thrift Store...gotta be something there I can use.....so I walked around
several times and decided on old plates...I figured I would break the plates into pieces
and create a mosaic design as part of the center piece....
Have I ever done a mosaic? Nope! Can a mosaic be done directly into the ground? And if
so how does one go about it? Don't know, but figured I could find out...it will be fun to
experiment..
Saw 2 wired angels that were probably Christmas decorations...they glistened in different
colors when the light hit them and each one was holding a different musical instrument... I
figured they would be good to include as a way to herald in the energies...was thinking of
placing one on each side of the fence post where the garden gate is...but nothing is a definite
just yet.
Am determined to use plastic water bottles that we recycle...was thinking if I put small
puncture holes in the bottom of the bottle, then partially bury them into the ground, I can just
unscrew the tops and fill them with water and it will be sort of like an irrigation system for the
plants that will be placed into this space...have been mulling over creative ways to reuse plastic
water bottles for a long time.
Since we are moving our food garden, this retreat will have flowers and herbs....
That's as far as I got with ideas at this point...some materials...some loosely imaged outline
in my mind....a lot of excitement about what will unfold...
could I find that is copper...I bought 4 copper pipes that are about 3 ft lengths, then 2 bags of
copper gismos, stuff that plumbers use, not sure what I will do with them but felt pulled to
purchase them to incorporate into the design...the 4 copper piper I am going to use in the circle
and place an Energy Enveloper on top of each one...this is a unit that incorporates Slim
Spurling technology (1/2 inch cubic light life technology ring) with something my husband Scott
designed...the design allows for the energy of the ring to spread to a wider diameter.
Next I went to the Thrift Store...gotta be something there I can use.....so I walked around
several times and decided on old plates...I figured I would break the plates into pieces
and create a mosaic design as part of the center piece....
Have I ever done a mosaic? Nope! Can a mosaic be done directly into the ground? And if
so how does one go about it? Don't know, but figured I could find out...it will be fun to
experiment..
Saw 2 wired angels that were probably Christmas decorations...they glistened in different
colors when the light hit them and each one was holding a different musical instrument... I
figured they would be good to include as a way to herald in the energies...was thinking of
placing one on each side of the fence post where the garden gate is...but nothing is a definite
just yet.
Am determined to use plastic water bottles that we recycle...was thinking if I put small
puncture holes in the bottom of the bottle, then partially bury them into the ground, I can just
unscrew the tops and fill them with water and it will be sort of like an irrigation system for the
plants that will be placed into this space...have been mulling over creative ways to reuse plastic
water bottles for a long time.
Since we are moving our food garden, this retreat will have flowers and herbs....
That's as far as I got with ideas at this point...some materials...some loosely imaged outline
in my mind....a lot of excitement about what will unfold...
As I started working on this process, I was amazed at what I saw over head our garden area and our property..
Here are just two of the cloud formations...Maybe the sylphs are as excited as I am!
Here are just two of the cloud formations...Maybe the sylphs are as excited as I am!
Tuesday April 24, 2007
Still working on the ideas for the Garden Retreat....went looking for some herbs and flowers...guess this
is jumping the gun a bit...but I'm soooo excited, I can't help myself...just bought a few to hold me over
until I am ready to fill in the space...
is jumping the gun a bit...but I'm soooo excited, I can't help myself...just bought a few to hold me over
until I am ready to fill in the space...
Herbs and Flowers....
Lavender, Thyme, Oregano, Sage,
Citronella, Parsley, Basil and Marigolds
Lavender, Thyme, Oregano, Sage,
Citronella, Parsley, Basil and Marigolds
Here are the two angels I picked up at the Thrift Store yesterday, they are going to be the
gatekeepers...kind of hard to really tell what they look like from this 'cause the sun is shinning
so brightly
gatekeepers...kind of hard to really tell what they look like from this 'cause the sun is shinning
so brightly
My creative attempts are always a work in progress...am not the draw a sketch type of person....
Since the focal point needs to be circular I needed to find something to create that shape....mmm, more
shopping around for ideas...that's always fun! Stopped at Home Depot again today...picked up some cedar
edging that could be shaped any which way I want....got 4 rows of edging to make the circle...then put the
copper pipes between each row, these will eventually we topped with the Energy Envelopers...
Placed the copper sprinkler in the center....this is my sketch...I needed to see it's possibilities....so far I like
what is coming together...
Since the focal point needs to be circular I needed to find something to create that shape....mmm, more
shopping around for ideas...that's always fun! Stopped at Home Depot again today...picked up some cedar
edging that could be shaped any which way I want....got 4 rows of edging to make the circle...then put the
copper pipes between each row, these will eventually we topped with the Energy Envelopers...
Placed the copper sprinkler in the center....this is my sketch...I needed to see it's possibilities....so far I like
what is coming together...
| Close up of the Copper Sprinkler |
Figured I'd put some
of these pea pebbles
around the sprinkler in
another smaller circle...
Wanted to incorporate
some broken dish
mosaic into the circle
but now am thinking
about using it
somewhere else in the
garden in order to
keep the circle simple
That's the fun of a
loose plan...it's ok to
be flexible as the work
evolves!
of these pea pebbles
around the sprinkler in
another smaller circle...
Wanted to incorporate
some broken dish
mosaic into the circle
but now am thinking
about using it
somewhere else in the
garden in order to
keep the circle simple
That's the fun of a
loose plan...it's ok to
be flexible as the work
evolves!
Here's the other angel I got at the
Thrift Store yesterday... am not sure if
she'll be part of this garden or the
guardian of the other garden, but she
prefers to be included in the planning
right now
Thrift Store yesterday... am not sure if
she'll be part of this garden or the
guardian of the other garden, but she
prefers to be included in the planning
right now
| Angel |
Now here's the best part...as I am outside working...overtop the garden area are the sylph like clouds...
I don't think I'm the only one excited about this adventure!
I don't think I'm the only one excited about this adventure!
Next step is to Show & Tell my husband what I'm planning...he wasn't home yesterday so this will be a
surprise to him...
Especially when I tell him I need his help in weeding this whole area that he hadn't planned on doing...
Before we begin the weeding work I will dedicate the space ...by clearing and cleansing the garden area and
putting out the intention of what this space is to be used for...hopefully we will be able to do that tonight!
surprise to him...
Especially when I tell him I need his help in weeding this whole area that he hadn't planned on doing...
Before we begin the weeding work I will dedicate the space ...by clearing and cleansing the garden area and
putting out the intention of what this space is to be used for...hopefully we will be able to do that tonight!
Check Back Later to See How We Are Progressing
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Got most of the garden area tilled of weeds...actually my husband did...I was trying to do
some hand weeding around the small strawberry patch which is going to stay....also cleared out
some sticker bushes along the fence line...
Didn't dedicate the space yet...decided to do that once the area was all cleared...supposed
to rain today...
Rainy Day Activity Plan....research how I can mulch the areas where plantings will not be so I
am not knee-high in weeds by July...need something...earth friendly...inexpensive...attractive...
will see what I'm able to discover that I haven't already tried in previous years without success...
Well the rain held off until late afternoon...was able to get more accomplished than I
thought....the mulch researching didn't yield anything new..ok, didn't make any headway
there...so off to the garden....
First dedicated the space...
some hand weeding around the small strawberry patch which is going to stay....also cleared out
some sticker bushes along the fence line...
Didn't dedicate the space yet...decided to do that once the area was all cleared...supposed
to rain today...
Rainy Day Activity Plan....research how I can mulch the areas where plantings will not be so I
am not knee-high in weeds by July...need something...earth friendly...inexpensive...attractive...
will see what I'm able to discover that I haven't already tried in previous years without success...
Well the rain held off until late afternoon...was able to get more accomplished than I
thought....the mulch researching didn't yield anything new..ok, didn't make any headway
there...so off to the garden....
First dedicated the space...
Then raked the area to set up my
focal point...
Placed a flat round basket type tray
that I found in the shed on the center
spot...
Put in the copper sprinkler...
Filled the tray with the pea pebbles...
Positioned the 4 copper pipes
around the focal points...layed them
flat up against the tray...then will stand
each one up vertically to get an equal
distance
focal point...
Placed a flat round basket type tray
that I found in the shed on the center
spot...
Put in the copper sprinkler...
Filled the tray with the pea pebbles...
Positioned the 4 copper pipes
around the focal points...layed them
flat up against the tray...then will stand
each one up vertically to get an equal
distance
Placed a clear quartz crystal in the
dirt where the copper pipe will stand...
Point facing upward....
Used to energize the area
dirt where the copper pipe will stand...
Point facing upward....
Used to energize the area
After standing the copper
pipes...went back to finish around the
inner circle...
Used 1/2 " and 3/4" copper couplings
from Home Depot...
Buried them up against the
circle..alternating smaller and larger
piece...
Filled each with pea pebbles....
Packed dirt up against them to hold
securely in place
pipes...went back to finish around the
inner circle...
Used 1/2 " and 3/4" copper couplings
from Home Depot...
Buried them up against the
circle..alternating smaller and larger
piece...
Filled each with pea pebbles....
Packed dirt up against them to hold
securely in place
Used 4 strips of cedar
edging to form a larger circle
Left spacing between each
of the copper pipes
edging to form a larger circle
Left spacing between each
of the copper pipes
Placed bamboo poles at the
end of each piece of edging...
Fanned out...using this as a
way to get an idea of how I want
to lay things out
Used 2 bags of Pine bark
mulch to fill in the larger portion
of the circle
But ran out....
Had to pick up 2 more bags...
Started to rain on the way to
the store, so I'm finished for
today...
end of each piece of edging...
Fanned out...using this as a
way to get an idea of how I want
to lay things out
Used 2 bags of Pine bark
mulch to fill in the larger portion
of the circle
But ran out....
Had to pick up 2 more bags...
Started to rain on the way to
the store, so I'm finished for
today...
Making progress but still don't have the total picture in
my mind of the end result
my mind of the end result
Thursday April 26, 2007
Only had a little time to work outside today....but found some new best friends...bamboo, twine,
and clothespins,,,,
Was pondering how to divide the sections that will be in the garden...want something interesting,
different, cheap, natural, and easy to work will...
Yesterday I laid out the bamboo poles at the 4 openings of the circle...so as I was looking at it I
thought why not stack a few bamboo poles and make a walkway edging entrance as well as dividing 4
sections for plantings...
and clothespins,,,,
Was pondering how to divide the sections that will be in the garden...want something interesting,
different, cheap, natural, and easy to work will...
Yesterday I laid out the bamboo poles at the 4 openings of the circle...so as I was looking at it I
thought why not stack a few bamboo poles and make a walkway edging entrance as well as dividing 4
sections for plantings...
Using garden twine, I just weaved in and out, (the
old over and under technique) the poles to stabilize
them..
Am using 4 poles for each side of the walkway
entrance...weaving several sections on the grouping
of poles
old over and under technique) the poles to stabilize
them..
Am using 4 poles for each side of the walkway
entrance...weaving several sections on the grouping
of poles
| Close up of the weave...doesn't have to be pretty, just functional... This makes them hold together tightly |
So my brainstorm today was...using the bamboo,
which is really cheap, I can make my walkway edging..
Will stand the bamboo edging where I want it and
hold it in place with garden stakes...
Then using clothespins...line them up in front and
behind the bamboo to create more stability...
Clothespins might provide some real possibilities
for creating free-flowing designs...
which is really cheap, I can make my walkway edging..
Will stand the bamboo edging where I want it and
hold it in place with garden stakes...
Then using clothespins...line them up in front and
behind the bamboo to create more stability...
Clothespins might provide some real possibilities
for creating free-flowing designs...
Heavy rains coming tomorrow...will use the time to finish my bamboo weavings....also plan to do a bamboo
teepee....I think those are really cool...figured I could do morning glories or sweet peas....
Had another idea today too...thinking about different trellis' to incorporate some height...then thought about
picking up one of those over-the-door shoe racks at the thrift store to make one...love this stuff!
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teepee....I think those are really cool...figured I could do morning glories or sweet peas....
Had another idea today too...thinking about different trellis' to incorporate some height...then thought about
picking up one of those over-the-door shoe racks at the thrift store to make one...love this stuff!
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