A few words from a guest blogger, the wonderful Fuggo King, of  Woodland Treasures…

Since our Samhain sweatlodge I have been pondering on the seeds I am sowing in this dark, hibernating, quiet time of the year. Now the light is returning I am starting to feel a connection with the seeds that so many friends and acquaintances have sown during the dancing laughing and festivals of the last year. As we all celebrate 2012 in whatever way feels appropriate I would like to share my enthusiasm and love of life. That is what touches me in everyone I meet, what I search for, what I want to help people germinate, nurture, bring to flower, fruition. I am not sure that 2012 feels that different for me personally, but I am joyful in celebrating each moment and tracing back through the last year, special moments at festivals, in my new job, through friends on the internet. Then I see those seeds linking through into this year’s seasons and celebrations, the excitement of new projects, meeting of friends old and new, letting go of what I no longer need and welcoming in light and LOVE. I am also very excited to be reading my new Earth Pathways Diary and knowing how many of you are doing so at the same time.

Fuggo xxx

We’ve been quiet on the blogging front recently as there has been much happening ‘behind the  scenes’ and the blog has had to go on the back burner. We’ve been busy putting the finishing touches to the 2012 diary which is actually a gargantuan job and we all heave a sigh of relief when we can finally wave it on its way to the printers! Just a quick reminder, too, that if you want to pre-order the 2012 diary you only have a couple of weeks left to do so! You’ll get the diary for a reduced price and will be helping us to raise funds towards the printing costs. If you are interested see our pre-order page on the website

So to make up for the lack of visual feasts on the blog recently I thought I’d share some images of the most superb rhododendron flowers at the Westonbirt Arboretum. We visited at the weekend and it was truely glorious. If you are local to Gloucestershire it’s certainly worth a visit ( and the chocolate fudge brownie at the cafe tastes as good as the flowers look) (if you get my drift……)

Hello everyone, it’s Harry here! I haven’t written on the blog before but I thought it was time to introduce myself and give you a different perspective on what happens when my lovely Aunties meet up for diary talks. My wonderful Aunty Jaine (I love, ♥, love her!) has given her version of events below. Here’s mine. (more…)

An exciting and challenging week for the Earth Pathways team – we are gathered at my house in Stroud for our big meet. A chance to catch up, fizz ideas together, brainstorm and share the most delicious food.

Normally we are scattered between Essex, Kent, West Wales, Northumberland, Derbyshire and Wiltshire – each of us beavering away doing our different jobs, pinging emails back and forth – sometimes frantic, sometimes hilarious, often supportive and sisterly. I love these wild women, and it is the most vibrant of times when they upsticks and journey all the way to Stroud to visit.

It is often the small details of the diary that make my heart beat faster – a piece of artwork with a secret story, writing that changes pathways, an email from a reader singing encouragement and gratitude. But it is the bigger picture that inspires – as we start off our 2012 edition we are filled with bubbling up hope and creativity, a sprinkle of naughtiness, and the lovely feeling of having already produced three diaries so far, that people have told us they love.

I am ending a full, heartfelt and chocolate fuelled day with a group of women who always amaze me with their energy, truthfulness and an enormous will to carry on…..so watch this space….here comes the 2012, and the Seed Fund (more of that another time), and who knows what other delicious things……

and all under the Chandalier of All Loveliness. Perfect.