Author Archive
Qoutol Canyon
Imagine yourself walking down a tight canyon of rich orange sandstone, the elevated spots are loosely adorned with the blue green of Single Leaf Pinyon. The map you in your hand says you are in the San Emigdio Mtns, approaching Burges canyon, the Chumash people who come to visit this place and who call this ... Read More
April 5, 2012 Category: Wilderness No Comments 
Wise words on Water
In the desert, water is felt deeply. It is celebrated. A small and rare desert spring nourishes countless plants and animals. Tracks mingle near the source, pack rat, deer, quail, snake, hawk, coyote, mountain lion, bear, human… Rain is rare, and we feel it coming, our bodies responding to even slight changes in moisture and ... Read More
April 2, 2012 Category: Water No Comments
Honoring the stories
At Quail Springs we honor the stories of food. Outside the trees are getting pruned, soil is being built and the Oxheart carrot seed we got from Lloyd just sprouted. Jan milked the goats this morning. Martha made goat milk yogurt to spoon onto our homemade cultured granola. Breakfast is served.. Bowls filled with fruit from friends' ... Read More
April 2, 2012 Category: Food No Comments
Camille Summers Valli
What is your role with Quail Springs? Generalist, I suppose. As an intern I focus on farm and garden chores and have been trying to sink my teeth into learning about everything encompassing this place. So, I suppose my role here is to learn and share what I know. Life before Quail Springs? Somewhere between Nepal, ... Read More
JT Beggs
What do you do here? I am an intern and apprentice. What are you passionate about? I am passionate about having an intimate relationship and connection with all of life that exists around me. I am also passionate about rebuilding land-based culture while preserving and learning from existing ones. I have a love for pieces of ... Read More
Martha Aspinwall
Name: Martha What are you known for? Being elusive, and maybe now bribery. What is your role at Quail Springs? I'm an apprentice and farmhand, engaging in a little bit of everything. Learning how Quail Springs runs as an organization. Life before Quail Springs: Many meandering paths of adventure and discovery. Path that led you here: Dancers. Word of mouth. Open houses. ... Read More
March 27, 2012 Tags: intern, Martha Aspinwall
Category: Our Team No Comments
Riley Evans
Role at Quail Springs: Many things. Irrigation, helping out wherever needed. Tell us about the path that led you here: A windy road! What are you passionate about? Surfing, music, natural skills, fire tending, baking, smelly feet, pushing people’s boundaries. What are your goals? Don’t like to have them. How do you like your eggs? Any style, but not ... Read More
Amanda Mailliard
What do you do at Quail Springs? Taking care of the bunnies, helping with child care, helping with building projects. What interests you? Philosophy, making art, piano, music, singing, cats, old movies, the French Revolution, history and writing. What are your goals? Become proficient in math, build a house, learn how to make hummus, learn how to ... Read More
Fran Arant
What do you do here? I spend my time taking care of the animals, helping with natural building and other projects and providing tech support. Where were you before being affiliated with Quail Springs? I grew up in Iowa in a country farmhouse. My parents home schooled me. Since then I’ve lived in California, New York ... Read More
Jessenia Eisenman
What is your role with Quail Springs Permaculture? I am the wandering and searching person; being the only teen. I tend the bunnies, do farm chores, play music and try and keep up with things. What are you passionate about? Music and cooking. Working with my hands. Any goals? Just staying true to myself, just being in ... Read More
