I took on the bridge project because I had a vision of a thing of beauty at the crossroads of our community. My plans originally included more extensive stonework, but in the end I settled for a strong and simple foundation with a pyramid at one end. I collected stones for over four years, but the reality is that I had all the ideas but never laid a stone until Travis came, with his 25 years of experience as a mason, tiler and general builder. He has done an inspiring job with meticulous and creative care.

On the mystical side, one of the ideas I had was to put stones in the wall from all over the world, thus building an energetic bridge back to their source countries. Many wonderful contributions have been made by the community and neighbors to this end. Travis also spent time researching and building special Organite devices (based on Wilhelm Reich’s Orgone principles) as a means to possibly clear the air/water of pollution, EMF, chem trails, etc. On the physical side, our process included digging out, rebuilding and reinforcing sections of the ground up to five feet underneath the corner stones and then cementing those to the ground in a continuous pour. We spent extra time and effort making sure the work would survive long-term vehicle traffic and possible creek overflow.

After Travis designed and formed up the walls of the bridge, several people helped when the cement truck arrived—thanks to Brent, Ryan, Seaver and several others for timely help at that stage. We faced the concrete walls with attractive stones and crystals. Ivy had the idea for Chakra-color stones and I envisioned engraving them with the corresponding Sanskrit symbols. Travis spent a day, with a little technical drawing help from Peggy (thanks, Peggy!) engraving the symbols.

In all, Travis spent a lot of thought and energy making sure the vision I had for the bridge would have the best chance of long-term durability and beauty, much as I imagine he did for his home remodeling clients. It’s been a wonderful father/son project for me and I look forward to completing it with him in the near future!

Gaspar Robles, an 11-year member, founded the free store and tool share at Earthaven. Gaspar dispenses flower essences, guides trauma release exercises, and offers chiropractic care in the community. Travis Robb is Gaspar’s son.

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In addition to the more down-to-earth activities here at Earthaven there are those among us who are intrigued by the mystical, the magical, the unexplained and the downright weird. This intrepid bunch of soul-searching, truth-seeking, consciousness-expanding light beings naturally came together to form what is known as “the Cosmic Club.”

It all started about four years ago and has been going more or less steadily ever since. Once a week we gather to watch a video documentary or listen to an audio interview. No subject is too far out!

We’ve covered the Esoteric (known only by the few) to the Occult (hidden from view), initiating ourselves into the Great Mystery seeking Gnosis (knowledge). And as we fell deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole, a picture of reality began to emerge, a ‘Revealing’ of sorts. And let’s just say, “things may not be exactly as they seem.”

For me personally, it’s more than just an interesting intellectual pursuit or an enjoyable social gathering, it’s a vital process that is necessary for the awakening of humanity. Only by knowing the Truth can we make informed decisions.

So if you’ve ever asked yourself questions like these:

•  If the universe has been expanding since the Big Bang, then what’s contracting?
• How did the first single cell organism emerge from the Primordial Soup with fully formed DNA?
• Why is there DNA in every single cell of every single living thing on Earth?
• Why can’t they find the ‘missing link’ in the human fossil record?
• How did you know who was calling you before the phone even rang?
• Why is the American flag waving on the Moon?
• Why do the richest 2% of adults in the world own more than half of global household wealth?
• How come I never heard of a pyramid in Bosnia that’s bigger than The Great Pyramid?
•  What do those crop circles really mean?

Then come to Cosmic Club!

Same cosmic day: every Friday.

Same cosmic time: 7:30 PM.

Same cosmic place: Darren’s house.

Darren Geffert is a carpenter and homesteader in the Piney Knob Neighborhood of Earthaven. He has been an Earthaven member since 1998.

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