Hello my dear Tawonga sisters and brothers. It's June, which means that for
some of you it is time to leave the cities behind and head for the company
of Incense Cedar, Manzanita and the boisterous crouds of the Dining Hall.
Time to allow the Tuolumne River to wash away the grit and grime of "real lives", to emerge into a world less motivated by greed and prestige amd more by community, simplicity and service. (Can you tell how much I miss it?)

Though I once again find myself in the foothills of the Himalayas in Northern India, a twinge of jealousy can't help but arise towards those of you calling your name at the gate of the Circle T Ranch. As the number of days I spend away from "home" grow and grows and the areas of the world I see expands, more and more I appreciate the days and weeks and months I was fortunate enough to to share in her beauty and her family of friends and call Tawonga "Home." And so my simple request to you all is to take a moment to smell the trees, feel the cool waters and rejoice in the people around you. And if I play my cards right I'll be back to join you for the Summer of 2006.

With peace and love, Noah Gunnell (former & future staff member, Arts & Crafts)