Tag: help

November 15, 2018 – South Lake Tahoe, California

If it weren’t for these hikes… Stop it, Nick. Look around you. Breathe the air. Enjoy the free time while you can. I often struggle with my mindset when it comes to these transitions. When I come to …

October 31, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

And so my stay here nears its conclusion. Emotions typically escalate toward the end, and have a tendency to come from both ends of the spectrum. Sad to leave these wonderful people and this peaceful place behind. Uncertain …

October 23, 2018 – Chico, California

Roll camera. This evening shows great promise in the realm of unique footage – Rachel is scheduled to not only participate in a local radio interview with her business partner, but also put on a public herbalism workshop. …

October 18, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

“Here we go Down that same old road again” (Deep in thought, I sit in the living room, staring blankly at my computer. Before a hiking trip a few days ago, I stopped in town for coffee and …

October 14, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

“What’s your favorite color?” Alora asks me while we eat breakfast at the dining room table. “Red,” I respond as I watch her and Natoma play with some M&M’s, adding some to their oatmeal. “What’s your second favorite …

October 12, 2018 – Yankee Hill, California

A stark contrast from one host to the next. Certainly not in a bad way; this host is the “homestead” type with a father (Jacob), mother (Rachel), and two daughters (Alora and Natoma). Here, they focus on herbalism, …

October 6, 2018 – Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California

Day five. Our first day off from work. Since a few of us have vehicles, we decide to go out on an adventure to Fern Canyon per Miles’ recommendation. I drive Johanne, Gabriela, and Gianni. I take pleasure …

October 2, 2018 – Willow Creek, California

Commence work day #1. We wake up around 7am. Breakfast standard = every WWOOFer for themselves. It’s bottling day, therefore, we divide into day and night shifts. I work the day shift with Greg, Rein, Johanne, and Miles, …

October 1, 2018 – Willow Creek, California

What an incredible group of people.  There are nine of us around the “WWOOFER kitchen” tables. It’s an open kitchen, and therefore susceptible to the elements. Tonight is a nice night. One of us prepared a family-style meal, …

October 1, 2018 – CA HWY 1 (Part 2)

The weather turns. No more stops for photos, I guess. Oh well. Pass Elk, pass Albion, pass Mendocino. The interview with Andy went well. God, that guy was hilarious. Can’t wait to put the video together. I made …