Take A Look At Our Awesome New Gingerhawk Logo
A couple weeks ago we revealed our new Live to Sustain logo designed by the super talented mochichito. Today it’s time to reveal the Gingerhawk logo. We are so excited about how it turned out – it’s perfect for this beautiful mountain retreat. Graphic designer Steph Fung of mochichito did a really clever job incorporating…
Read MoreGingerhawk Bath House Tour And The Amazing Health Benefits Of Saunas
One of the things that makes Gingerhawk Mountain Retreat so special is that it has a lovely little bath house with a dry sauna. We want Gingerhawk to be a place where people come to relax and rejuvenate – to restore their bodies, minds, and souls. The health benefits of dry saunas are pretty impressive,…
Read MoreIntroducing Our New And Improved Logo
Hey there sustain-a-friends! We have some exciting news to share with you. We have a brand new logo courtesy of my cousin Steph Fung who is an incredibly talented graphic designer, illustrator, and cat mom. She runs a freelance design business called mochichito where she sells cute and kawaii pins, stationery, stickers and more. We…
Read MoreFrom Trash To Treasure – Refurbished Adirondack Chairs
When we first purchased Gingerhawk, our property in Washington State, the previous owners left behind these charming Adirondack chairs. While they’ve got a beautiful shape, they were in pretty rough condition after sitting outside exposed to the elements for nearly two years. The wood was weathered and splintering, and the chairs were wobbling at every…
Read MoreSustain-A-Snacks: Daylight Savings Time, A Morning Sunrise Alarm, And How To Reuse Your Halloween Pumpkins
Quigley, the socially awkward pumpkin Just a friendly reminder that Daylight Savings Time is coming up this Sunday, November 1st. We “fall back” by setting the clocks back one hour. That means earlier sunsets for the rest of the year, but we’ll gain an hour of sunlight in the morning. Speaking of the change in…
Read MoreSustain-A-Snacks: Healthy, Low-Sodium Alternatives to Salt, How To Stick To Your Habits, And A Reminder To Vote
Did you know that too much sodium can increase your blood pressure and put stress on the heart? I was shocked to learn that just 1/4 teaspoon of salt contains 580 mg of sodium or 25% of your daily value. Fortunately, there are some tasty alternatives to give your food that savory flavor. Gomasio is…
Read MoreGingerhawk Main House First Look
After months of anticipation, we’re finally ready to give you a sneak peek into the main house at Gingerhawk. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has been under construction for over a year, and the finish line is finally in sight. The main house is basically done with a few minor fixes that our contractor…
Read MoreSustain-a-Snacks: The New Netflix Documentary You’ve Got To See, Discounted Compost Bins, and How to Help Wildfire Victims
We wanted to introduce a new blog format we’re trying out called Sustain-a-Snacks. Sustain-a-Snacks are bite-sized morsels of sustainability knowledge. Short and to-the-point, we’ll be highlighting a few important items in the world of sustainability each week. Let’s get right into it. If you haven’t seen the new Netflix documentary called David Attenborough: A Life…
Read MoreGingerhawk Painting Dilemma – In Search of the Perfect Moody Blue
After over a year of dreaming and planning, we arrived at Gingerhawk in August to put the finishing touches on this beautiful retreat party. One of the biggest jobs left to do once we arrived was the exterior painting. Our contractor, Thad, hired an awesome painter named Oscar and his team to complete the transformation…
Read MoreGingerhawk Construction Update – August 2020
It’s been a long journey, but Gingerhawk is getting close to completion. At the end of August, we road-tripped from San Diego to Washington State to get things polished and ready for visitors. Honestly, things were not quite as finished as we would have liked. There’s still a lot that needs to happen to get…
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