ahh nature in spring. the time of year we all start making travel plans and have a little more excitement in us throughout our day knowing summer is on it's way. over the past few months i've done a little traveling. a few weeks ago i went to a now new favorite get a way island called whidbey just north of seattle washington. why is it amazing? because the island is home to and attracts many artists, writers and creative types from all over the world. two weeks ago on whidbey some friends and i were able to visit this garden called frogwell. the whole garden was like a dream. full of this unique beauty and landscape. what made it more powerful was that the owner of the garden also built his own house right there in the garden. the flowers and plants were so attentive, almost begging for our attention, so i took tons of pics, including this one here.
i was first introduced to this island last summer when visiting a friend who is a poet and activist. she was staying on the island at a place called hedgebrook http://www.hedgebrook.org/. hedgebrook is this dope retreat where women writers (graphic novelists as well to all the artists reading this) from all over the place can come and live and work together and privately (they each get their own cabin) for months or weeks on end, to complete their writing projects. Genius! it sits on acres of beautiful lush green landscape and is absolutely fantastical. the island really is truly full of mystical energy. the combination of its people and activities from architects, farmers, wine vinyards, small coffee shops, farmer's markets, whale watching, and so much more makes every visit an unforgettable one. i plan to visit whidbey several times this summer and thought i'd share this new favorite spring/summer escape here with you. i also want to give thanks to the most high for spring renewal. it is a beautiful thing.
enjoy your spring! i know i am ;-)
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