Gail's Learning Center and Nature Retreats

Gail's Learning Center and Nature Retreats Focusing on Health, Happiness, and Creativity she was on horseback daily, wrangling cattle, and handling all the typical chores.

I was raised as a Wyoming cowgirl, by parents who faced unbelievable hardships and taught me that you can do anything you set your mind to. With only one arm, dad was able to manage horses and cattle, farming equipment, and kept an outfitting business going during the lean times after WWII, handling a pack string of horses and taking wealthy easterners to the mountains to hunt deer, antelope, elk, and bear. In spite of being crippled by polio with only one normal leg, mom played a very active part in managing the ranch. My dad was often away for days at a time at the hunting camps. We had to be self-sufficient, 22 miles from the nearest town. From mom, I learned music appreciation. She had a guitar and played by ear. And I learned to love photography because one of her joys was an old box camera that she used to capture memories of stages in our lives. I learned to read early and much of my education was from time spent in libraries. When I had the opportunity to pursue higher education, it seemed natural for me develop educational materials for others. As I grew older, I focused on developing skills in those areas, which have proven consistently valuable throughout my academic career and during 23 years as an instructional system designer with Intel corporation. As I developed Gail‘s learning center to help myself and others with healthy natural aging, I was fortunate to come across a school building In Brush Prairie, Washington that was perfect for my purposes. Since 2017, I have used the building and the grounds for learning, teaching and sharing by connecting community resources and delivering workshops. As I am officially retiring from the business world, I have put that property on the market. In the process, I researched the history of the property and found, to my amazement, that the Red School house I have used as a home and a business for more than 7 years, really was an official school with district records dating back to 1863. It appears to be one of the rare school/church buildings to have been consistently maintained and upgraded since that time, never left empty or unused!!

01/13/2021
Walk in the woods to enjoy the healing power of nature.
02/01/2020

Walk in the woods to enjoy the healing power of nature.

The Japanese wellness practice is said to generate a slew of health benefits. Does it work?

Just came across this and found it worth sharing. Some great tips for getting more comfortable with meditation: Light W...
05/14/2019

Just came across this and found it worth sharing. Some great tips for getting more comfortable with meditation: Light Watkins | TEDxVeniceBeach

There is a certain mythology that seems to have attached itself to the practice of mediation. There are also a few myths that keep people from enjoying this ...

Just learned about this organization that's helping out the food banks. Please share.
05/06/2019

Just learned about this organization that's helping out the food banks. Please share.

Connecting gardeners with over 8,300 food pantries to eliminate food waste and hunger in the United States.

04/25/2019
Growing Food for Free! (almost) Time for another workshop with Eve, Sat., April 27. Here are a few snapshots of the fun...
04/25/2019

Growing Food for Free! (almost) Time for another workshop with Eve, Sat., April 27. Here are a few snapshots of the fun we had last year. :)

Spring is on it's way and planning for this season's workshops has begun! Eve Hanlin has scheduled several workshops: C...
03/04/2019

Spring is on it's way and planning for this season's workshops has begun! Eve Hanlin has scheduled several workshops: Check them out here:
http://www.gardensbyevelyn.com/workshops-and-events/ or view more about her events at her page: https://www.facebook.com/evelynsgarden/: :

Three Upcoming Workshops and Events! Kids Seed Bomb Workshop Hands-on, educational gardening fun! When: Saturday, March 2nd, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Where: Washougal Library, 1661 C Street, Washougal, WA 98671, SEE MAP: Google Maps FREE! Learn more here Get your hands

Music seems to enhance mindful awareness and reduce stress, for me, Today I came across an intricate interpretation of t...
11/10/2018

Music seems to enhance mindful awareness and reduce stress, for me, Today I came across an intricate interpretation of the song "Simple Gifts" that fits well with the Thanksgiving mood.

2015 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, David Youngman, performs his arrangement of Simple Gifts. Sheet music/Guitar TAB now available! http://davidy...

Recently found this reference with a list of top 10 foods that can improve your mood. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us...
11/06/2018

Recently found this reference with a list of top 10 foods that can improve your mood.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/201804/the-top-10-raw-foods-improve-mental-health
Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found that people who eat more raw fruits and vegetables experience less depressive symptoms, a higher positive mood, and greater life satisfaction.

I'm having bananas, grapefruit, and blueberries today. 😋

New research adds credibility to the "raw foodism" movement.

Gardening workshops getting started for the season. Come and acquainted with the "new" Gail's Learning Center. Should b...
06/04/2018

Gardening workshops getting started for the season. Come and acquainted with the "new" Gail's Learning Center. Should be fun! 🙂

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