Tag Archives: biodynamic

Confessions of a Chocoholic

Chocolate is actually a guilt-free pleasure Hi – my name is Danielle and I am an intern at Finca Luna Nueva. There are two things that you should know about me before reading this post: I am a nutritionist, and … Continue reading

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Life’s Lessons in a World of Beauty

Beauty. Life. Calm. Peace. Growth. Hope. Sight. Sound. Laughter. When I first sat down to write this blog entry I only could think of individual words. Initially, I wanted to share every experience, every story, every lesson. But I think … Continue reading

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Musings from the real Farmville: Do Pigs Have Wings?

“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax– Of cabbages–and kings– And why the sea is boiling hot– And whether pigs have wings.” -Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll Soon after … Continue reading

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Slow Food Lunch in the Rain Forest

Steven Farrell, a leader of rainforest conservation and Biodynamic farming and a member of the Slow food Convivium of San Jose, Costa Rica, hosted a luncheon in honor of  Terra Madre Day  at Finca Luna Nueva on December 10, which … Continue reading

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Biodynamics and Mind Expansion

So many great things have happened at Finca Luna Nueva this week. I can officially say that I am comfortable with my surroundings and the people. Everyday there is something new and different set against a mellow backdrop of painted … Continue reading

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Mother Earth’s Classroom

There have only been two times when my heart was beating out of my chest since I have been here at Finca Luna Nueva. The first was when I was walking home and a storm moved in right overhead. I … Continue reading

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Recharging Nature’s Forces

Our intern Sara Hartley has composed her reflections on biodynamics.  It may sound like farming psychobabble to some, but to those who practice biodynamics, it will all make perfect sense. Recharging Nature’s Forces While working in the field here at … Continue reading

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