Winter has come to the high desert of Oregon & it is time for us to go where it is warmer so we are off to the south to the land of the 3 P’s as my friend calls CA: pretentous plastic people. We however,are now sitting up in the Diablo Mtns. where we are surrounded by nature instead of silicone enlarged boobs & strange looking golf attire. We are visiting with family and they are not pretentous in the least bit. In fact they are the most earthy and loving people who operate a non profit organization on their property for those to seek solace and practice alternative spiritual pagan beliefs.  For those of you wishing to check out a very interesting and special place go to: thestonecity.org.

Egor & Gypsy in the Diablo Mtns. at Stone City

This is the beginning of our 2009-2010 trip south. Here we are perched high up on a hill at Stone City enjoying the sun. We have had deer and bunnies visiting us, which of course, drive the little doggies absolutely nuts. We are hiding out today though to keep from getting blown over as the wind is very intense.

In the background is the Stonehenge altar;foreground is the labyrinth

The above pictures show some of the work Stone City has done to incorporate Pagan rituals into the land. There is an amazing Stonehenge built with large granite rocks. A beautiful Labyrinth made from stones gathered off the surrounding land highlights the setting sun and is a rather peaceful contemplative area. Stone City has gone to great lengths to recycle used boats, trailers, sheds and out buildings for those who gather here to camp and celebrate their Pagan beliefs. Everything used is recycled and reused and they rely heavily on their community of friends to help with work parties to prepare the site for ritual festivals. Weddings and celebrations of all kinds take place here and the land has a unique special feeling. These are genuine and good people who come here.                                                                                                                   Have you ever wondered what to do with a boat no one wants anymore? Stone City cuts the keels off, buries the boats in the ground and presto they become rather unique and comfy cabins cruising the Mtsn. No longer taking up salvage land these wonderful old gems are now home to those who come to Stone City.

An old boat buried in the land!

After visiting here we are off to Barstow area to search for Paul Bunyon agate. We have been told about some good places to search around Barstow so we hope to get out of this wind and find some good rock before heading further south to ElCentro and the hot tubs.