Eden & Vine, Issue 3

Spring/Summer 2020

Reclaiming Joy

In this issue, our team has come together to explore the inner workings of joy with utter diligence.  Regardless of circumstances, we determined to excavate joy like gold.  In some cases it’s obvious, scattered across the ground like a Springtime egg hunt requiring little more than enthusiasm and a basket for collecting.  In others, we have to wade into the water with courage, taking our time, searching, filtering, sorting.  But it’s there, in every single circumstance joy is present.  It’s the practice of excavating which serves to alter our perspective, and ultimately over time, change our lives..

Featured articles:

The Character of Kindness 
A mother’s failure turned gold.

Wander & Sip 
A family sabbatical in pursuit of joy.

How to Build a Simple Charcuterie Board
Hospitality made simple.

Creating Peace in Your Home
Easy, do-able steps to calm.

The Art of the Picnic
Making magic with a thrifted blanket.

Cultivating Deep and Enduring Relationships
A date night guide.

Seven Days to Unlocking Your Inner Artist
Inspiration for a life of creativity.

Herb Garden Inspired Picnic Recipes
Making use of garden bounty.

Joy Comes in the Morning
A mother’s journey to healing, body & soul.

Sacred Suffering
Finding beauty in the depths.

On Friendship
Hope deferred becomes desire fulfilled.

Tend: Lessons from the Garden
Delivered from perfectionism, plus a simple how-to for designing your own space.

The Apothecarist
The many benefits of lemon balm, and three delectable recipes.

A Hymn
Examining a historical melody laced with mystery and hope.

Nature School with Ms. Jenn
Kids weigh in with profound, hysterical insights.

Gathering Sage
Gleaning in fields of wisdom—one woman’s otherworldly gift.

Sabbath Living
Learning to rest—an intentional practice mind, body, & spirit.

Gather
Genuine hospitality with six simple tips.