June 6-12

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As the Indralaya year transitions from a successful series of Spring programs and work parties to the Therapeutic Touch camps that have gathered here in the later half of June for over 30 years, one cannot help but be aware of the continual flow of events, endeavors, personalities, and nature that are so much a part of the Indralaya experience. As this year develops, and as the years unfold, the procession from which Indralaya's rich tapestry is woven continues ever on.

Staff & friends: Wayne, Leonie, Crystal, Jake, Chelsea, Lilly, Haley & Tom

This week we said good-bye to Wayne Hunt as he completed his time on fellowship staff, and said hello to Lilly Falconer as she arrived for a stay that will continue into mid-July.

Mentors Peter Massey, Cordy Anderson, & Cheryl Larden
along with program coordinator Julie Benkofsky-Webb (2nd from left)

As the weekend arrived, so did participants in the Therapeutic Touch mentorship program. It was a real treat to welcome back Jen Edington as co-head cook for the week. This is Jen's first visit since she and her husband Mark left after serving as resident managers from mid-2006 to early 2010.

Jen and Mark have settled in Williams, OR. In addition to living with three (at the moment) English mastiffs, they are enjoying working for Resource Management, Inc., a firm owned by Elizabeth McNanny (known to many of you as a head cook at family week and other programs) that provides energy consulting to individuals, organizations and municipalities in Oregon and 7 other western States.

Jen’s beautiful rhubarb pies

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