Experience | Maya Creek

Sputtering towards Spring

February 27, 2014 by Tao

In between the unusual arctic blasts that continue to pummel the area I've been quietly preparing for the inevitable coming thaw. We're now back in another round of near record-low temperatures, but b...

2014 Call for Volunteers

November 20, 2013 by Tao

I am looking for volunteers to help on a number of different sustainability-related projects at Maya Creek for 2014. I'd prefer volunteers to stay a minimum of 1 month, but I'll consider volunteer...

My Summer at Maya Creek

September 19, 2013 by Tao

*Written by Sydney My summer at Maya Creek is drawing to a close. The past three months have been an amazing opportunity to do things hands-on, experiment, and explore. I have had fun attempting a wid...

Catching up with myself

April 24, 2013 by Tao

It was four years ago on April 15th that I landed at Maya Creek. I was asked recently about my personal state of being now after this much time pouring my everything into my work here. So this pos...

Balancing Autonomy and Community

February 23, 2013 by Tao

Despite getting 9" of snow yesterday we're already plowed out here at Maya Creek. Dan and Brian graciously liberated us today when they came over and cleared off our driveway. I have a fascination ...

Passing Through Customs

November 16, 2012 by Tao

It's been said that the reason for the "success" of the human species is our ability to adapt to almost any environment. We make clothes and housing to mitigate temperature changes, cook inedible fo...

Counter-Camping Frisbee Fun

June 1, 2012 by Tao

What a wonderful Memorial weekend it was. While the typical American was camping, boating, floating, and/or backyard BBQing, We decided to sneak into the mainstream for a day of icy cold drinks, ru...

Black Rat Snake... under my covers

April 27, 2012 by Tao

I found this guy under some blankets on my bed while I was cleaning up the tipi this evening. For a few seconds I was terrified until I recognized that it wasn't something poisonous. It's one of the b...

Fundraiser Launched!

April 10, 2012 by Tao

We've tapped out our savings and we still have a ways to go before we can make Maya Creek financially sustainable. We contemplated starting a Kickstarter campaign, but we wanted to avoid as many fees ...