CANDLES ON THE LAKE

Summertime and the livin's easy . . . makin' candles and hangin' out at the lake!

Good times with family and friends. We are so lucky!

Cool Website

Just found this awesome membership website. This is exactly what we believe in and we are hoping to support with our own website. Without the locals and the artisans Venice will become a sort of Disneyland destination with no true authenticity. Consider becoming a member before your next trip to Venice . . .

The Venetian Club

The Venetian Club has been established, in part, as a response to a double challenge; declining local population (backbone of the craft industry) and the pressure imported replicas place on the survival of traditional Venetian Crafts.

We aim to be a part of a growing trend towards “Conservation Tourism” by supporting traditional Venetian Activities whose roots are set in the cultural and historical fabric of the city.

Our purpose is to develop a wider understanding of traditional Activities achieved through practical knowledge and "hands on" experience of these crafts and thus to contribute to their promotion and preservation.

To this end, The Venetian Club has brought together a family of Heritage Activities under the umbrella of the Club. By increasing international exposure and widening their market reach through a dedicated Club, we are working to bring benefit to these Crafts.

Club members themselves will benefit from a greater enjoyment of Venice and its history. A benefit achieved by introducing our members to artisans that are living and working in this Historic Crafts community.

Background

Saving Venice – The city is faced with challenges that have been well documented. The high water or Aqua Alta is at the forefront of public consciousness, and as a result of the floods of 1966, the international community took up a commitment to help in the restoration and preservation of the historic buildings and great works of art. They have formed a web of international fund raising organisations and by working with the Italian government, the City of Venice and UNESCO, have contributed to the many significant restoration programmes.

The Growth of Tourism – The new flood that now threaten Venice is the flood of tourism. The local press have reported that the number of tourists annually visiting Venice is forecasted to grow from the present 16 million to upwards of 26 million over the coming decade.

The full impact of these numbers is still being studied but some of the effects of the current levels are already obvious. The conversion of historic buildings into hotels and B&Bs, and the declining indigenous population also weigh heavily in the concern for the long-term future of the city.

It is recognised that the continuing growth in tourism will place pressure on all aspects of the dynamics of the city – the challenge is to effectively manage the impact. In effect to ensure that the industry that supports the city – tourism – does not become the cause of its demise.

The Venetian Club works towards bringing visitors to Venice who will support and contribute to the fabric of the city and take away with them an appreciation and knowledge of a living craft tradition

CARMEL

We are so happy to welcome our newest wineries in the Carmel area!! Really nice people and yummy wines. Definitely go visit if you are in the Carmel area! Their wine bottle candles look great!

Morgan

Located in the Crossroads Carmel, Rio Road at Hwy 1.
Daily 11-6pm.
Taste Morgan
204Crossroads Blvd.
Carmel, CA 93923
831.626.3700

Boete

The Tasting room is located at the Valley Hills Center - A quaint center that houses the historical Tancredi & Morgan. The popular Baja Cantina is there, as well as The Wagon Wheel - a small rustic restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.

Daily 12-5pm

7156 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 625-5040

Summer Reading

Here are a few of our currents reads:

The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Contine... by Jennifer Baggett	Conversations With God : An Uncommon Dialog... by Neale Donald Walsch	Conversations with God Book 2: Living in th... by Neale Donald Walsh
Conversations With God: An Uncommon Dialogu... by Neale Donald Walsch	The Pilgrimage (Plus) by Paulo Coelho	The Valkyries by Paulo Coelho

KUNDALINI YOGA RETREAT

This is the link and a little info from a REALLY COOL, CRAZY, ENTERTAINING & INFORMATIVE retreat we just attended. 

Check it out!

Momentum is a very real force of nature and we're all being influenced by it one way or another. Either we're creating a momentum in the direction of more energy, more strength and more happiness, or we're moving in the direction of dis-ease. Depsite doing plenty of good things for yourself, if the crucial amount of momentum and energy is not generated in the direction of your desire, it is very difficult to make impactful and long-lasting changes. 

This is the essence of the Life-Force Formula.

The Life-Force Formula is a powerful class that is the distilled essence of The Complete Course of Ayurveda. This approach to Ayurveda not only teaches you the herbs, foods and therapies that are very important for creating health, it teaches you the underlying art and science of living in harmony with the essence of who you are. It gives you a system and structure for understanding your unique body and mind and shows you how to utilize every aspect of your life as a tool for generating the physical vitality you need to thrive (even while under stress), and a crystal clear mind that is focused and sharp.

Mindfulness Mantra

Our current mantra.

This is a pretty good one to be mindful of throughout the day.

Zengari at The Monterey Bay Aquarium

 Our candles can now be found at one of our favorite places . . . The Monterey Bay Aquarium!!!!