Winter creativity often happens in Volcan's Daughter, the welding area. Kai, Vincent and host, Candace work as a team on parts of "Immortal Portal" on floor.

Environmental educators, Dan and Tammy prepare the night sky to glow in Lion's Lair.

"Spatch" the cook from Canada, practices on his slack line after a quick meal for the crew with his buddy Neal.

Jennifer meets the neighbor's horses on a hike, a  strong and hard working 20yr. old from British Columbia.

A new spirit lion by Verginia radiates its blessing on Hub of Happiness.

Potlucks with neighbors and friends on  the farm, as well as special  occasion vegan feasts are always popular events!

"What? Jump here?" Just kidding.... Vincent is chilly but thrilled to get a brief trip to Yosemite with team mate Kai at the end of an amazingly productive 2 months stay.

 A spring hike in the neighboring pasture is like a walk in heaven.

Sheridan, 21, preparing for future Peace Corps volunteering, works with Mattea setting tile.

The Mural in Dandelion Ballad begins to sing with Lion/Goddess images by Mettea and "K". A Durga and Sehtmet, flank the original central "Winged Nike of Samarath".

Mattea's birthday calls for a REAL PARTY.....wearing "found" dress up items, lights, feast, and all night fun with John, Greg, Sheridan, and Verginia.

Several volunteers were great helps modeling and critiqueing the sculptures in progress..
Irah saves the day with his modeling for the Snake Charmer.

Eric, our original "Hero Helper" and computer genius from 2000, returns for party and lulls the crew to sleep in the wee hours.

Shawn gets experience while being a HUGE help pouring cement for Queen of Heven Gate here. To the right he stands on Metal Hymn site that he also helped pour. Read about his real life in Dandelion Around the globe.

Volunteers Gabe and Nora arrive and depart on bicycles with guitar and Celtic harp. Quite the entertainers!