Volcanic Skyscapes: ThermalPlay and LightMagic
Our friend and artist in residence, David Lawell, has been capturing time lapses of the impact on the volcanic activity on the skyscape. Profound thermal interchange, light play, color.
Tutu Pele Speaks: Lava Erupts in the Neighborhood
In late April, 2018, the long time lava flow from Kilauea, viewed by millions of visitors from a distance, suddenly dried up. Then, the lava lake in the crater summit began to drop. The lava was on the move, but where to?
Seismic monitors began to detect her path: hundreds of tiny quakes appeared in clusters along the East Rift zone of Kilauea, in our neighborhood of lower Puna. On May 2nd, fissures began to appear in a subdivision called Leilani Estates, down the hill from us. Larger quakes followed. We had a 6.9 quake centered b elow us at New Earth that cause minor damage.
Introducing Jun, Prana Stone Carving
Along a busy road outside of Ubud, on the Island of Bali in Indonesia, a young boisterous muscular man meets us with a huge smile. He’s been expecting us. Jun is the friend of the artist David Lawell, and they have collaborated together to turn David’s painting of Pele, the Hawai’ian goddess of the Volcano, into a stone carving. As we walk through Jun’s studio, which is more of a corrugated tin roof over rough posts, we get the chance to see some more of his work. It’s soft interpretations of female figures: Gaia, Mermaids, Saraswatis. He puts a sweetness in the faces,
Kehena: Our Local Black Sand Beach
In the mornings, we often run down to Kehena, on bikes or in the car, and swim in the early day. Here’s a short video Christine made to give you a taste of the experience.
The symphony of Coquí Frogs: Invasive and Intense
Okay, for the record, these guys are loud and they begin singing at sunset. A chorus of humming, in perfect rhythm an unison. The ultimate white noise of the jungle. But they are invasive, and as such are causing a lot of damage to insect populations, which in turn impacts bird population, other insect consuming populations (like the good spiders) and soil quality.
The Coquí is a Tree Frog (Eleutherodactylus coqui). The species is named for the loud call the males make at night. This sound serves two purposes. “CO” serves to repel males and establish territory while the “KEE”
New plants arrived!
Adding to the extensive edible, medicinal and decorative plants on the land, another nursery arrival!
Planting lushness, a garden of Eden.
The Trees of New Earth Mandala: Free Book
We just finished putting together a little book about the trees on property, which include, Avocado, Banana, Breadfruit, Coconut, Guava, Gunpowder, Lilikoi, Lime, Macadamia, Mango, Orange, Neem, Noni, Papaya, Starfruit, Tangerine…and more!
We’re thrilled to offer you this image rich booklet contains a short description on of the tree, it’s food and medicinal uses. We hope that everyone who visits will get a sense of how the land provides, and will enjoy the foods and fruits that grow on property.
Full Moon Rituals
Feeling very good today, to be invited to join some local women for a full moon ritual. What has been completed in this moon cycle? What are you done with? Around the fire, we share stories and songs. Community is strong here.
Solar is In!
This is a milestone day, as the beautiful men of Solar Saints have turned on the 3.5KwH solar system, and we have green power on the land to last through the build out phase.
Moon Cabin Preview!
One of the first charming cabins, Moon Cabin, is nearing completion. We’ve been sleeping in here, and it’s soooo lovely. Amie chose this beautiful periwinkle, the color of sky and sea. The bathroom and tub are indoors, the kitchen is outside, facing the ocean. Dreamtime.