Living Rooms Inside and Out

by Dawn King

At Sunburst Sanctuary there is always something going on, and an ever-conscious awareness intended to help newcomers or visitors feel at home. This past week preparations were made for the Experience Sunburst program. Attendees camp, work, study and meditate with Sunburst residents for two full weeks.

Preparations included the transformation of our old meditation area in the Lodge into a comfy spot for social interaction, or simply relaxing—a sort of living room. Several intimate seating arrangements invite conversation, crafts, creating music, playing games, reading or a movie. There are shelves for a few books and games. The area will be able to morph as needed.

It continues to be a wonderful day for a walk almost every day at Sunburst. Despite the heat most of the country has been experiencing, coastal temperatures remain comfortable. Many recent visitors have gotten to see baby turkeys and young fawns.

A pair of twin fawns graze outside.

Yesterday I saw a very large coyote, quite close up. He didn’t see me because I was hardly moving while thinning apples at the far end of our orchard. He walked along outside of the nearby deer fence. I’m always happy to see our native critters, and pinch myself that I live surrounded by Nature’s beautiful “living room.” Hope to see YOU soon at Sunburst!

Jake and Lucinda readying the new living room area in Sunburst’s lodge.

The cozy new living room area in Sunburst’s lodge, ready for everyone to enjoy.