TRAIL NOTES
Notes from the field
TASSAJARA CREEK RETREAT + FIELD LAB 2019
I recently got back from the mountains of Big Sur, where I stayed in the majestic creekside cabins at Tassajara Zen Center. Tassajara is a private institution managed by the...
HIKE + TRAILWORK WITH WILDTENDER IN BIG SUR
My God what a beautiful week in Big Sur. We came down from the Bay Area to assist Wildtender in their trail revitalization work and were treated to everything California’s...
RETURN TO TOPANGA
Each year we return to the Topanga Canyon area for inspiration on this classic Field Lab. Spending days in this unique environment, we’re given a chance to appreciate the area’s...
WINTER REDWOOD FIELD LAB 2019
Friends of the fragrance, it brings me great joy to write to you about our Winter Redwood Field lab, nestled up in the misty, magical and medicinal Mendocino forest. We...
SKIN LOVE INSPIRED BY THE OUTDOORS
Most of us have a handle on our bathing and cleansing routines, but many people overlook the crucial step of moisturizing. Having a bottle of body oil on hand is...
THE HONEY AND THE BEE
Can you talk about what led to you working with bees? How did you learn? Do you have a mentor or books that you value on the subject? My love...
OUR WESTERN WILDERNESS DEFENSE PROGRAM
Juniper Ridge was born out of our love of wilderness and a fierce longing to protect wild places. We believe that finding connection with nature is also about finding connection...
HURRICANE CREEK: EXPLORING THE WALLOWA MOUNTAINS, DREAMING UP SCENTS
The Eagle Cap Wilderness and Wallowa mountains of far eastern Oregon was my grandpa’s stronghold — the place where he forged his soul and character. He grew up there during...