Holiday Serenity in Serenbe

The week before Christmas. Hard to believe, especially with temperatures in the 70s. Hints are everywhere, though. Driving through Serenbe, one finds houses decorated for Christmas and Chanukah, reminding us of the triumph of light over darkness. 

The fields sparkle with hope and holiday cheer.

I wander past the Serenbe labyrinth, a place for all to contemplate the blessings of life and to soothe the stresses. 

Past clinging leaves holding on a moment longer before letting go and making way for new life.

I wander on to visit the animals at the Inn at Serenbe. I want to see my friends. They bray their welcome, making me laugh. I spend some time giving massages and soaking up their love and joy. It never matters how I feel when I arrive, I always feel better after a visit with these friends.

I make my way to see Tinker Bell and Gus. They have one remaining baby and she is getting big! She loves having her belly rubbed. 

I find a young baby goat. She is precious and loves her mama.

One of the farm caretakers walks up with food and the goats bleat their excitement.

Finally, I look in on the llamas. They fascinate me. Such exotic beauty.

I wander back through the wildflower meadow. The sun is shifting. It's getting later. The field seems to rise up, capturing the last rays of the day.

The sun drifts behind the trees, illuminating tall stalks. Darkness must come for light to exist and nature accepts this. I feel content... renewed, even. I welcome the holidays. I delight in the incarnation, which to me simply means the embodiment of the sacred. We can experience incarnation every single day and I do as I walk the fields and visit the animals or run into a neighbor. I'm grateful.

From my heart here in Serenbe to yours, I wish each of you peace, love, and light in this holiday season. You all enrich my life. Thank you.

Amblewood Gallery will be open all Christmas week, except Christmas Day. Pick up a last minute gift of art, a gift certificate, or commission a special image. If you can't make it in during scheduled hours, call Carla at 706.614.7475 and she'll open the gallery for you.