In west Texas, an hour north of Big Bend National Park and tucked into its own nook of the high mountain desert, Eve’s Garden Organic Bed & Breakfast and Ecology Center quietly lures eco-minded travelers.
Today, what was once an experiment in alternative living, has transformed into a thoughtful retreat that never lost sight of research-level organic gardening. An urban hacienda that combines art, architecture and ecology, Eve’s Garden consists of several buildings – each of which was crafted using environmentally considerate techniques — straw-bale and paper adobe buildings, recycled materials and locally sourced menus make this a true “green” getaway.
According to co-owners Clyde Curry and Kate Thayer, the goal of Eve’s Garden was thoughtfulness, to motivate guests to pursue the projects that they dream of and to realize that they really can make a difference.
Six guestrooms are available at Eve’s. As you might have imagined, each is different than the other. Constants do exist, however, and include the warm colors that flow throughout, the simplistic design, and the soft lines and architecture that soothes the soul of a a weary workday traveler.
Rates start at a reasonable $159 per night, based on double occupancy, and include lodging and breakfast (local and organic as often as possible). To book a room, visit www.EvesGarden.org.
TODAY – November 1st for 5 hours only, there is a 50% sale at rescue beauty lounge.
These long-wearing nail polishes are three free and are specially formulated for increased durability and high shine! If you missed my previous post about “three free” nail polish, three free means they do not contain the three harmful chemicals that are usually found in nail polish; no toluene, no formaldehyde, and no DBP! These beautiful colors from Rescue Beauty Lounge usually retail for $18 but from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm EST you can get them for half the price!!! Enter code “FIFTYOFF” at check out.
As a child traipsing around in red rubber booties, I used to collect pretty little rocks in the stream near my home. I could spend hours getting lost in my thoughts, totally focused on finding just the right rocks. Looking back, I guess it was a different kind of stoned…how silly.
Anyone lucky enough to be in gay Paris at the moment can duck into Merci, a concept store with roots in philanthropy, and catch the launch of a traveling show with an educational slant. The Aigle exhibit, SAVOIR FAIRE SAVOIR VIVRE (know how/way of living) is dedicated to illustrating just how their natural latex rubber boots are made. (Most rubber produced is synthetic, PVC-based – derived from petroleum.) Established by Hiram Hutchinson, an American in Paris over 150 years ago, Aigle (meaning, eagle) reflects the ultimate in quality, handcrafted designer boots. The over-sized boot (above) is intended as a play area for kiddies.
Time and Place:
From 19 October to 6 November 2010
111 boulevard Beaumarchais 75003 Paris
All of the profits from this Merci event will be donated toward charitable institutions – a great way to say, Thank You! Aigle creates sleek boots for kids of all ages:)
Related: previously on altCon (more photos)
Aigle – natural latex rubber boots
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