September 2022
We have forgotten the river of dreams. The ancient ones knew that the dream stream was the elixir of the “other” world. For the aboriginal peoples of Australia, the “dream-time” is more “real than” the middle-world space we inhabit. In the Judeo-Christian text (aka The Bible), there are numerous examples of dreams and visions.
Find out moreWe have forgotten the river of dreams. The ancient ones knew that the dream stream was the elixir of the “other” world. For the aboriginal peoples of Australia, the “dream-time” is more “real than” the middle-world space we inhabit. In the Judeo-Christian text (aka The Bible), there are numerous examples of dreams and visions.
Find out moreWe have forgotten the river of dreams. The ancient ones knew that the dream stream was the elixir of the “other” world. For the aboriginal peoples of Australia, the “dream-time” is more “real than” the middle-world space we inhabit. In the Judeo-Christian text (aka The Bible), there are numerous examples of dreams and visions.
Find out moreWe have forgotten the river of dreams. The ancient ones knew that the dream stream was the elixir of the “other” world. For the aboriginal peoples of Australia, the “dream-time” is more “real than” the middle-world space we inhabit. In the Judeo-Christian text (aka The Bible), there are numerous examples of dreams and visions.
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Taft Gardens invites you to explore the night sky with visiting artist and astronomy enthusiast Russell Crotty, along with assistance from his wife Laura Gruenther.
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Please join Ojai author/naturalist Lanny Kaufer of HerbWalks.com for a natural history walk at the Gardens on Saturday, Novemver 19th, at 10 am.
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Inhale, exhale, and join us for a Sunset Sound Experience with Trinity of Sound on Saturday, November 19th and December 10th at 3 p.m. PT.
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Inhale, exhale, and join us for a Sunset Sound Experience with Trinity of Sound on Saturday, November 19th and December 10th at 3 p.m. PT.
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Slow down, relax, rest, reflect, release. We can prepare for the new fire by deepening connection to nature. Closing one circle of learning, and preparing ourselves to start another one. Honoring heart centered knowledge. Waking up sacred perception that is inside of all of us. You are the medicine.
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Please join Ojai author/naturalist Lanny Kaufer of HerbWalks.com for a natural history walk at the Gardens on January 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Join Elena Rios, Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, for this guided nature immersion walk. Relax, restore, release.
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A 5-day nature-based exploration of the Soulcentric Developmental Wheel with local nature-based human development guide, Dr. Brian Stafford located at Taft Gardens.
Find out moreA 5-day nature-based exploration of the Soulcentric Developmental Wheel with local nature-based human development guide, Dr. Brian Stafford located at Taft Gardens.
Find out moreA 5-day nature-based exploration of the Soulcentric Developmental Wheel with local nature-based human development guide, Dr. Brian Stafford located at Taft Gardens.
Find out moreA 5-day nature-based exploration of the Soulcentric Developmental Wheel with local nature-based human development guide, Dr. Brian Stafford located at Taft Gardens.
Find out moreA 5-day nature-based exploration of the Soulcentric Developmental Wheel with local nature-based human development guide, Dr. Brian Stafford located at Taft Gardens.
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This Nature Immersion Event will take place within the almost 200 acres of California open space, past the cultivated gardens and grounds.
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On Wednesday evening, April 5, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., Rondia and I will lead a Full Pink Moon Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the nearly simultaneous sunset and moonrise. Both will happen around 7:20 p.m.
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Please join me for a Natural History Walk at Taft Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., meeting at 9:45 a.m. We will explore trails through the wild parts of the property, identify and discuss native plants, and observe birds and animal tracks in the context of local ecology.
Find out morePlease join me for a Natural History Walk at Taft Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., meeting at 8:45 a.m. We will explore trails through the wild parts of the property, identify and discuss native plants, and observe birds and signs of wildlife in the context of local ecology. We'll finish with a spectacular 360 degree view.
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Treat yourself to this rare opportunity for a day retreat at the beautiful nature preserve of Taft Gardens in Ojai.
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Please join me, Ojai author-naturalist Lanny Kaufer, for a Summer Solstice Walkabout at Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. “Walkabout” is an Australian term for a temporary return to traditional Aboriginal life, taken especially between periods of work or residence in modern society and usually involving a period of travel through the bush.
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Please join me for a Fall Equinox Walkabout at Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve on Sunday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Find out moreOn Thursday evening, September 28, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., my wife Rondia and I will lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the simultaneous sunset and moonrise.
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Treat yourself to this rare opportunity for a day retreat at the beautiful nature preserve of Taft Gardens in Ojai.
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