Last week I spent two nights in the magical forest of Breitenbush. Looking back on it now it seems like a dream...too good to be true.
My reasons for going were several: to reunite with my friends Jeff and Fred, whom I met there nearly two years ago, to take my friend Blue so that she could have a visionquest, and so that Blue could do a photo shoot of me. All three reasons were manifested so beautifully.
Getting to spend time with my dear friends again was wonderful. We soaked in the hottubs, went on a hike, did the steam sauna, visited and laughed, met two of their friends, had a music night....quality time with quality friends. It was their annual male-bonding trip, and I hope my being there did not change the dynamics, unless in a positive way.
The moon was full and bright, so we did not need a flashlight to walk through the forest at night, and somehow that added to the magical feel of it.
Blue took some amazing pictures of me in the meadow pools. The purpose of the photo shoot was to get pictures to send to Pat, a glass artist who will make a stained glass window of me (nude). In addition to the ones I will send to him, I will have an amazing collection for myself. Blue is an artist-photographer, and she somehow manages to capture the feel and spirit of the moment in her photos. They will be beautiful. The trip was also a time for her to reflect and find answers in her life, in the way that Breitenbush is able to touch and heal the soul.
I am so grateful that I had this opportunity. What a blessed life I have!
My reasons for going were several: to reunite with my friends Jeff and Fred, whom I met there nearly two years ago, to take my friend Blue so that she could have a visionquest, and so that Blue could do a photo shoot of me. All three reasons were manifested so beautifully.
Getting to spend time with my dear friends again was wonderful. We soaked in the hottubs, went on a hike, did the steam sauna, visited and laughed, met two of their friends, had a music night....quality time with quality friends. It was their annual male-bonding trip, and I hope my being there did not change the dynamics, unless in a positive way.
The moon was full and bright, so we did not need a flashlight to walk through the forest at night, and somehow that added to the magical feel of it.
Blue took some amazing pictures of me in the meadow pools. The purpose of the photo shoot was to get pictures to send to Pat, a glass artist who will make a stained glass window of me (nude). In addition to the ones I will send to him, I will have an amazing collection for myself. Blue is an artist-photographer, and she somehow manages to capture the feel and spirit of the moment in her photos. They will be beautiful. The trip was also a time for her to reflect and find answers in her life, in the way that Breitenbush is able to touch and heal the soul.
I am so grateful that I had this opportunity. What a blessed life I have!
2 comments:
Rishell,
It does seem like a dream now doesn't it. A very relaxing time and so beautiful. I enjoyed meeting your friends as well.
Thank you for the opportunity. Maybe we can go again next winter sometime.I liked that it was not crowded.
I appreciate the kind comments.
I always enjoy your lovely voice and sweet funloving spirit.
I'm glad you had fun on the writers conference. I would like to go as well someday...closet writer that I am.
We enjoyed you playing @ the gallery a few weeks ago.
Love,
Blue
Hey Rish, thanks for remembering me after your Breitenbush fun! I can't wait to photograph you out in the beauty of our Gorge!
Scott Cook
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