August 9, 2014

August 9


Those of you who follow This Week at Indralaya regularly will have noticed some irregularity in the timing of this summer’s postings. This is largely reflective of a gradual ebbing of my commitment to continuing the blog in its current format. Nothing lasts forever, and for some time I have been aware of a growing desire to explore alternative ways for representing Indralaya and expressing myself.

The original intention in beginning this blog was to provide a way for those who are connected with Indralaya to have a way to stay in touch with all that happens here from week to week. I do believe that the blog has served this purpose well in the nearly four years that it has been running. I hope that people have a fuller understanding of and appreciation for the many communities and activities that weave the fabric of Indralaya as a singular gathering place and source of inspiration.

Since it began in October 2010, there have been 178 entries posted and nearly 40,000 visits to the blog. Approximately 78% of the readership is based in the U.S and Canada, with the remaining 22% coming from all over the world.

For now, the future of the blog is uncertain. I am likely to add occasional postings and others may step in as guest bloggers from time to time. And, of course, while this aspect of the virtual Indralaya takes a break, Leonie and I look forward to seeing you here during your next visit to this magical, real, wonder-filled place.


July 23, 2014

July 23

a few more family week photos:

Atul and Nick play chess as Bruce offers analysis

Leonie and family coordinators Vanessa & Ingrid


teen day at Cascade Lake

and the start of Deep Singing:


entering the teepee 



Barbara kicks the first morning off

Laurie at her post in the coffee kitchen, 
where she has been nearly every morning 
before breakfast for the last two weeks!

Yesterday I left for the National Center of the Theosophical Society in Wheaton, IL, where I will be attending and participating in a Conference on Education through the weekend.

National Center grounds and entryway



July 18, 2014

July 18

 Morning Circle
The second of two family weeks has now come and gone. It was a full and wonderful week, with around 95 participants. The photos in this post are courtesy of Ted Johnson.

 Hilari, Janet, Trystan, Clay & John

 ping-pong

 group dialogue amidst the tents

 limbo at the sock hop!

 super moon

 Kellen, Gabe, Hailey & Lila
 Michael, Laurie and a nearly finished banner

 Nora, Sequoia, Kellen & Spencer

 Hailey and Janet

 Leonie & Penny

 teen group on stage

 watering the garden

guest photographer - thank you Ted!

July 7, 2014

July 7

Today is the last full day of the first of our two annual family weeks.

With over 100 participants, camp has been filled to capacity and it has been a busy time!

Thanks to family week campers David and Laurie for providing the following pictures.

 Jen & Ollie

 Harry

Harrison & Riley

Caroline & David

kid’s group

Carmello

Minor cooking 4th of July pancakes

Annika

Maddie doing table chores

Kelsey & Leonie

Isaac

Stacey

Siyen

Alise, Shivani & Kelsey

John & Shelagh

Ari & Ronnie

Lars

morning circle dance

Harrison,  Zavier & Tara

Colm, Peter, Harrison & Ibi


June 26, 2014