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All Things CANNABIS features anything & everything to do with Cannabis, like: CBD oils, Edibles, Drinks, Buds/the Green, Medicinal MJ, Doctors, Suppositories, Delivery Services, Dispensaries, Hemp Clothing, Paraphernalia, Conferences, Concerts, Festivals, Competitions, Credit Cards, Lawyers, Head Shops, Art, Research, Carefull use of Cannabis and Psychedelics and more... Articles (You can click on each article to go there directly)

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For the several months during the California Election Time, we featured two renowned researchers/authors with their Articles/ Info relating to legalizing cannabis (Dragonfly & Chris Conrad) and we received ONE MILLION, NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND PAGE VIEWS (1,900,000) done by 900,000 Individual Viewers (each of .those election months)Fun & Adventure Compassion Flower Connection . . plus, Travel,

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intervention and modification to provide effective medicine? Some people have found that simply eating a few fresh cannabis leaves off of a live growing Raw Cannabis Juice is a simple cannabis plant provides incredible relief for aches and pains, The dilemma for many and nutritious inflammation, autoimmune medical cannabis patients is way to consume disorders, and other health isthat they often do not want to non-psychoactive sues. And these are not just feel ‘stoned’. While medical medicinal cananecdotal stories. Scientific cannabis may provide relief for nabis as a whole research is now confirming that their symptoms, the psychoac- food the raw cannabinoids, THCa, tive effects are often unwanted CBDa, and CBGa to name a or inappropriate for daily use. Sometimes simple is bet- few, provide tremendous relief For parents, working profes- ter. There is a current trend and health benefits for many ailsionals, or people who sim- within the cannabis industry ments. Not only is raw cannabis ply do not enjoy having their to find new fancy and compli- rich in medicinal cannabinoids, minds altered, the sensation cated ways to extract the many it is also a green leafy vegetable of feeling ‘stoned’ all day is not compounds found in cannabis. that is full of nutritional vitapractical. For these people, Many of these ‘cutting-edge’ mins, minerals, dietary fiber, non-psychoactive raw cannabis techniques include expensive and other health promoting juice may provide the perfect machines that utilize petroleum compounds. So perhaps medisolution. based solvents, ethanol alcohol, cal cannabis patients should try Many people do not re- or high pressure CO2 extrac- consuming cannabis in its raw alize that if cannabis is never tion devices. These extrac- form before moving on to the heated, it will not be psycho- tions often result in extremely more concentrated and proactive when consumed by hu- high concentrations of isolated cessed cannabis formulations? mans. THC, the most famous cannabinoids, and the leftover Simple may be better, or at least psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant material is con- worth a try. cannabis plant, only becomes sidered an unwanted substance psychoactive when it is heated. that needs to be separated and How to acquire That is why people smoke can- thrown away. But what if canraw cannabis nabis or heat cannabis in butter nabis in its natural state is actuor oil. Lighting cannabis on fire ally a perfectly balanced whole material So how does someone get or cooking it in hot oil creates food? What if raw cannabis is a hold of fresh raw cannabis a chemical reaction which con- extremely effective in providing verts the raw non-psychoactive health benefits when all of the material if they want to try it? compound THCa into the well- cannabinoids, terpenes, and Until recently, sourcing fresh known psychoactive compound other nutritional elements are raw cannabis material has been THC. But if the cannabis mate- simply left alone to work syn- extremely difficult. Cannabis rial is never heated, the non- ergistically in their unaltered leaves are extremely perishpsychoactive THCa molecule state? Could it be that millions able and are only viable for two will remain in its non-psycho- of years of evolution created a or three days in a refrigerator. active form. This allows people plant that does not need human Also, most cannabis cultivators whose end goal is harvesting

Experience the many health benefits of cannabis without getting ‘stoned’

to consume large quantities of fresh raw cannabis material without getting ‘stoned’.

the cannabis flower, will only remove leaf material one or two times during the growing cycle. And cannabis that is grown for the flowers will often be sprayed with pesticides and fungicides during the vegetative growth period, thus making the leaves unsuitable for consumption. Also, many of the cannabis strains that are grown for recreational (psychoactive) use will contain high levels of THCa, but typically do not contain the highly medicinal compound CBDa. But now there is any easy way to acquire high quality, naturally grown cannabis material that has the perfect blend of raw THCa, CBDa, and other medicinal compounds. Jade Nectar frozen raw cannabis juice is a new product that allows easy access to raw cannabis material.

Jade Nectar Raw Cannabis Juice – Frozen Cubes After many years of consuming raw cannabis material and experiencing the many health benefits, the people at the Jade Nectar Farm in Santa Cruz, California concluded that the benefits of raw cannabis needed to be shared with more people. So they set out to develop a product that could provide a reliable source of raw cannabis to the masses. As with all fresh produce, the challenge in distribution is always the extremely short shelf-life. After

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a long period of experimenting with different techniques, formulations, and packaging materials, Jade Nectar decided that juicing the fresh raw cannabis material (similar to juicing wheat grass or kale) and then flash freezing the juice into serving size cubes was the best technique for preserving and distributing the raw cannabis material. After a series of lab tests, Jade Nectar found the raw cannabis juice cubes still retain their potency, vitality, and effectiveness even after 6 months of being frozen. While people can certainly grow or source their own raw cannabis, many people simply do not have the time and resources to maintain a steady flow of raw cannabis material for consistent daily consumption. For many, the easiest and most convenient way to consume raw cannabis is to keep a supply of Jade Nectar raw cannabis juice cubes in their freezer. When ready to consume, people simply drop a cube or two into their blender along with their favorite smoothie recipe or thaw the cubes into a glass of water, juice, or other beverage.

evidence that consistently consuming raw cannabis on a daily basis has a cumulative effect as the cannabinoids build up in the body. While subtle, many people realize after a few weeks that long-time nagging aches, pains, or other chronic symptoms start lessening or even completely disappear.

Raw Cannabis Juice is a great option for firsttimers We have all heard the stories of first-time cannabis users who take way too much THC for their first trial run. These curious individuals often expe-

rience an unwanted and traumatizing trip to the cosmos after accidently consuming doses of THC that would bend even the most seasoned cannabis user’s mind. Sadly, this often happens with seniors and other new people who could have greatly benefitted from medicinal cannabis. Unfortunately, the extreme psychoactive effects of too much THC often will permanently turn people away from medical cannabis. However, raw cannabis is often a safe way for newbies to merge gently into medicinal world of cannabis. While first-timers should still always start off with low doses of raw cannabis, raw cannabis juice has virtually zero risk of emotionally traumatiz-

ing people who do not wish to venture into psychoactive altered states. People who are already benefitting from medical cannabis may also want to try raw cannabis juice to see if it resonates in a positive way as well. Drinking raw cannabis juice is just one more exciting way of interacting with this beautiful plant. You can find out more information about raw cannabis and the Jade Nectar Cannabis Juice Cubes by visiting: www. JadeNectarJuice.com. By joining the online Jade Nectar Collective, members can have access to the Jade Nectar Cannabis Juice as well as other Jade Nectar products.

What to expect when consuming raw cannabis

For most people, raw cannabis is completely non-psychoactive. However, many people do notice a ‘shift’ within minutes of consuming raw cannabis juice. The vast majority of people report a ‘heightened sense of well-being’ that is comparable to the relaxed state one feels after a yoga session, after a nice massage, or after meditating. Aches and pains often subside, tense muscles relax, while the mind remains calm and clear with no intoxicating side effects. And there is a lot of

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Nevada Disobeys the Feds, Passes Revolutionary

Law to Grow Commercial Hemp

by Rachel Blevins http://thefreethoughtproject.com/ nevada-legalizes-commercial-hemp/

Nevada Hemp

Nevada became the latest state to defy the federal governmentís apparent ìWar on Natureî by legalizing commercial industrial hemp production on Friday. Gov. Brian Sandoval signed Senate Bill 396 into law, authorizing the cultivation of industrial hemp for commercial purposes and the production of agricultural hemp seed in Nevada. The bill was created by a group of 12 bipartisan senators, and was initially introduced in March. After receiving unanimous approval in the Senate, it went on to pass the full assembly by a vote of 34 to 5.

New Law Opens Growing

While state law previously allowed institutions of higher education or the Nevada Department of Agriculture to grow industrial hemp for approved research purposes, the new law will open licensing programs to growers, handlers, and producers of hemp seed.

Hemp — More than 25,000 Products

Because industrial hemp is the product of a variety of the cannabis plant, it is treated as a drug in the United States. However, it is important to note that hemp is non-psychoactive, and has the potential to be used in more than 25,000 products, including fibers, textiles, paper and construction and insulation materials. The latest federal action related to industrial hemp occurred when President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014. It included a section that gave universities and state departments of agriculture the clearance to begin cultivating industrial hemp for limited purposes. The law from 2014 noted that the permission would only be granted if ìthe industrial hemp is grown or cultivated for purposes of research conducted under an agricultural pilot program or other agricultural or academic research,î and if ìthe growing or cultivating of industrial hemp is allowed under the laws of the state in which such institution of higher education or state department of agriculture is located and such

research occurs. The new law that now governs industrial hemp in Nevada states that an individual who ìwishes to grow or handle industrial hemp or produce agricultural hemp seedî must register with the Department of Agriculture, and must test ìcommodities or products made using industrial hemp by an independent testing laboratory.

Nevada 7th State to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Use

Nevada became the seventh state to legalize marijuana for recreational use on Jan. 1. Senate Bill 396 acknowledges hempís role in the flourishing industry. It states that Nevada will allow ìa facility for the production of edible marijuana products or marijuanainfused products and a medical marijuana dispensary to acquire industrial hemp from a registered grower or handler,î and will also allow ìa facility for the production of edible marijuana products or marijuana-infused products to use industrial hemp to manufacture edible marijuana products and marijuana-infused product.î

30 Countries Worldwide Grow Industrial Hemp

A Congressional Research Service report from 2005 noted that the U.S. was the ìonly developed nation that hasnít developed an industrial hemp crop for economic purposes.î In contrast, ìfarmers in more than 30 countries worldwide grow industrial hemp commercially for fiber, seed, and oil for use in a variety of industrial and consumer products, including food.î

States Standing Up for Their Rights

In 2017, it appears that while federal law is still outdated, some individual states have begun making a change by standing up for their rights. The Tenth Amendment Center noted that by rejecting the need for federal approval, Nevada is joining states like Colorado, Oregon, Maine, Massachusetts, California and Vermont, all which have ìsimply ignored federal prohibition and legalized industrial hemp production within their state borders.

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legalize the recreational use of pot, she joined nine other senators in sending a letter to a key federal regulator, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, calling on it to issue additional guidance to help banks provide services to marijuana shop vendors. Twenty-eight states have legalized marijuana for medicinal or recreational use. Warren, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, said there are benefits to letting marijuana-based businesses move away from a cashonly model. “You make sure that people are really paying their taxes. You know that the money is not being diverted to some kind of criminal enterprise,â€? Warren said UHFHQWO\ ´$QG LW¡V MXVW D SODLQ ROG VDIHW\ LVVXH <RX GRQ¡W ZDQW SHRSOH ZDONLQJ LQ ZLWK JXQV DQG PDVNV DQG VD\LQJ Âś*LYH PH DOO \RXU FDVK ¡¾ A spokesman for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said the agency is reviewing the letter. There has been some movement to accommodate the banking needs of marijuana businesses. Two years ago, the U.S. Department of the Treasury gave banks permission to do business with legal marijuana entities under some conditions. Since then, the number of banks and credit unions willing to handle pot money rose from 51 in 2014 to 301 in 2016. Warren, however, said fewer than SHUFHQW RI WKH QDWLRQ¡V IHGHUDOO\ regulated banks and credit unions are

as heroin, LSD and peyote. Democratic 3UHVLGHQW %DUDFN 2EDPD¡V DGPLQLVWUDtion has essentially turned a blind eye to state laws legalizing the drug, and supporters of legalizing marijuana hope Republican President-elect Donald Trump will follow suit. 7UXPS RIĂ€FLDOV GLG QRW UHVSRQG WR a request for comment. During the presidential campaign, Trump said states should be allowed to legalize marijuana and has expressed support for medicinal use. But he also has sounded more skeptical about recreational use, and his pick for attorney general, Alabama U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, is a stern critic. Some people in the marijuana industry say the banking challenges are merely growing pains for an industry evolving from mom-and-pop outlets. Nicholas Vita, CEO of Columbia &DUH RQH RI WKH QDWLRQ¡V ODUJHVW SURYLGers of medical marijuana products, said LW¡V XS WR PDULMXDQD EXVLQHVVHV WR PDNH VXUH WKHLU Ă€QDQFLDO KRXVH LV LQ RUGHU ´,W¡V QRW MXVW DV VLPSOH DV DVNLQJ the banks to open their doors,â€? Vita said. “The industry also needs to develop a set of standards that are acceptable to the banks.â€? 1HZVKDZN 7KH *&: Source: Associated Press (Wire) Author: Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press, Published: January 1, 2017 Copyright: 2017 The Associated Press CannabisNews—Cannabis Archives http://cannabisnews.com/news/ list/cannabis.shtml Printed with permission.

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lung cancer (NSCLC) to myoclonic-astatic epilepsy (MAE or Doose syndrome) in children. Many have utilized combination therapies that include chemotherapies, other have opted not to engage in pharmaceuticals and have experienced success with alternative modalities alone. According to Valerie, “The potential for healing is inherent in each of us and requires that ZH LQĂ€XHQFH DQG inspire our systems. e Co-Creator of the DocOur work focuses arth Will It Take? (along on the endogenous ivemovement.com cannabinoid system and the symbiotic interface with our other systems. Clearly there is no panacea, no magic potion or simple solution that “cures.â€? While cannabis proves to provide extraordinary curative potential, the modality for healing is as complex as each individual and is as interdependent as the systems that reside within us all. We speak of inspiring self-healing through environment, both externally and internally, when we include cannabis and our Milagro Oils as part of the mind-bodyconsciousness application.â€? “One of the greatest threats to sustaining the purity of medicine is genetic PRGLÂżFDWLRQ RI WKLV DQFLHQW SODQW $V legislation moves forward, the hidden agenda of the early funders of the medical marijuana movement arises; the laws that apply to marijuana will be the laws that apply to all plants. This threatens every aspect of nature, for what has grown unfettered naturally for thousands of years may be subjugated to potential corporate autocracy.â€? It is my personal understanding that our physical bodies have an innate selfhealing/repair intelligence, and that all healing is the result of the body’s own self-healing and self-repair abilities getting what they need to do their innate job of restoring wholeness. Given the mind/ body/consciousness connection, our belief in the effectiveness of whatever healing PRGDOLW\ ZH FKRRVH DQG RXU FRQÂżGHQFH LQ RXU FDSDFLW\ WR UHFRYHU LQĂ€XHQFH WKH RXWFRPH , GR QRW EHOLHYH RXU FRQÂżGHQFH belief and alignment entirely determine the outcome, only that they are major components. As Valerie said, these alternative modalities inspire self-healing through both the external and internal environment, and that includes our sense of the treatment’s value and our belief LQ LWV SRZHU WR LQĂ€XHQFH RXU SDUWLFXODU imbalance. So consider the negative impact of the Western scenario that my friend was offered: The biopsy did not reveal if his head and neck cancer was HPV positive or HPV negative. Only HPV positive responds

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Increased Mainstream Acceptance — Opportunity and Danger Whether I’m talking to people who are traditionally conservative, liberal or those outside the political belief system, when I turn the conversation to cannabis and medical applications of marijuana I have not found anyone who is opposed to exploring the treatment further. The expressed sentiment: If it can work, why not? Well, once again, that is the multibillion dollar question. Natural cures such as cannabis threaten the pharmaceutical stranglehold on cancer treatment. This is where the danger, and the opportunity, come in. Having more mainstream participation can add research dollars and credibility to the issue. However, there is a lot of evidence that the goal of the SKDUPDFHXWLFDOV LV WR ¿QG D ZD\ WR SDWHQW cannabis and add it to their arsenal of cancer treatment, in a form by which they FDQ PDLQWDLQ WKHLU SUR¿W PDFKLQH DQG squeeze natural growers and individuals out of the process.

huge competitor in the pharmaceutical arena. Their egregious history shows no sign of abating. Indeed, their power has only grown, with the Obama administration limiting their liability through the Monsanto Protection Act. In fact, one of the main funders of the legalization movement is George Soros, who is also a major stockholder in Monsanto. This is the kind of alliance we need to watch carefully and take seriously. Here’s why: George Soros is reported to have contributed $3.5 million dollars to the campaign in Uruguay for the legalization of marijuana. Soros sits on the board of the New York-based Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), the world’s most LQĂ€XHQWLDO RUJDQL]DWLRQ IRU OHJDOL]DWLRQ His Open Society Foundation is also OLVWHG DV D PDMRU ÂżQDQFLDO VXSSRUWHU RI Uruguay’s legalization. These efforts were successful and Uruguay now has legalized state controlled use of the plant. Uruguay’s President Mujica has made it clear his goal is and has been to create a unique genetic code for cannabis in his country. He says this is to “keep the black market under FRQWURO ´ ,Q RWKHU ZRUGV ² WR VWLĂ€H WKH IUHH market in favor of government control. *HQHWLFDOO\ PRGLÂżHG FDQQDELV VHHGV IURP Monsanto would grant such control, and more.

Monsanto has been behind Uruguay’s GMO-soybean and GM corn for decades. Combined with Uruguay’s State regulations and protection, the mega-giant is now poised to partner in the “experimentation� of cultivating a GMO cannabis product to be used as a patented pharmaceutical for medicinal purposes. Follow the money.

Our Right to Heal Our discerning self-determination is what’s called for, and our right to heal is what’s at stake. The research ignited by my friend’s recent diagnosis further fuels my belief in the exquisite healing powers of nature in supporting our bodies’ own healing abilities, and excites me about the potential for cannabis’ true, lasting and curative powers in treating cancer and other debilitating and otherwisefatal diseases. It also sobers me about the insidious ways that mainstream research can be used to corner the market on something nature provided for us all to explore and apply. I will continue to post further information on how we can protect natural cannabis, and support the transparent research that is needed, as well as other

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Genetically Engineering Cannabis for the Pharmaceuticals One way this is already happening is in a secret lab in the South of England, GW 3KDUPDFHXWLFDOV ZKLFK H[WUDFWV UHÂżQHV and studies the plant in their six different greenhouses, where they raise 10,000 plants each. At this undisclosed location, GW uses genetic engineering to create PRGLÂżHG YDULHWLHV DQG WKHQ FORQHV HDFK strain. They are already marketing one of their genetically engineered cannabis products in Canada as a sublingual (under the tongue) spray for treating muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis. If the cloned strains were to cross pollinate with naturally-occurring strains, we could easily see the organic cannabis plants compromised and ultimately eliminated. As the story of GMO corn demonstrates, with companies driven by SURÂżW DQG FRQWURO WKLV WKUHDW WR FRUQHU WKH market is not one we should take lightly. It behooves us to check the funding, motivation, associations and transparency of the mainstream organizations and corporations joining in on cannabis research and dissemination. In our desire to see this plant regain its rightful place in the array of natural treatment modalities, we had better not abdicate our discerning judgment or historical awareness of who runs these pharmaceuticals and what they have revealed their motives to be. Monsanto merged with Searle, 8SMRKQ DQG 3Âż]HU WR IRUP 3KDUPDFLD D

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Chalice California / Victorville/ San Bernardino July 7-9: music, vendors, and cannabis competition. http://www.chalicecalifornia.com/ The Errl Cup: 710 Degree Cup / Phoenix, AZ July 8: a free event for Medical Marijuana patients. Basically a cannabis judging event w/ vendors. http://theerrlcup.com/errl-cup-presents/ / http://theerrlcup.com/contact/ 602-540-6283 Reggae on the River / Garberville,

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CANNABIS TOURS COLORADO MY 420 TOURS: https://my420tours.com/ info@my420tours. com / 855-694-2086. One stop shopping for cannabis-friendly tours, accommodations, transportation, events, and educational workshops in Colorado. Seems mostly in the Denver area. Colorado Highlife Tours: http:// coloradohighlifetours.com/ coloradohighlifetours@gmail.com 860-837-0420. Denver’s longest running luxury tour company. loopr: https://www.rideloopr.com/ / https://www.rideloopr.com/ contact-us/ / 844-695-6677 . cannabis-friendly (c-f) bus tour to various c-f destinations in Denver, CO Mile High Limo Tours: http://milehighlimotours.com/ http://milehighlimotours.com/contact-us/ / 303-222-0035. Private limo tours to c-f businesses & events & destinations in or near Denver.

Denver Marijuana Tours: http:// www.denvermarijuanaproject. com/ http://www.denvermarijuanaproject.com/contact.html 720-722-2579. Private tours to c-f businesses, events, and scenic tourist locations in and near Denver. 420 Airport Pickup: 420friendlyairportpickup.com/ 420friendlyairportpickup.com/contact.html / 720-369-6292 / airport pickups, dispensary tours, ski shuttles in Denver area. City Sessions:citysessionsdenver. com/ info@citysessionsdenver. com / 720-250-8828 . private & group tours, links to lodging. Colorado Cannabis Tours: http:// coloradocannabistours.com/ info@coloradocannabistours. com / 303-420-8687. Group tours, lodging, spas, events, & workshops in Denver Two Girls Tours: 2girlstours. com / info@2girlstours.com / (720)242-5014. 3-day package includes airport pick-up, lodging, dispensary visit, cooking class. Denver High Urban Hikes: http://www.huhdenver.com/ amy@huhdenver. com / (720) 600-4842. Walking tours in Denver. Ski Buds Shuttle Service: http://w ww.420friendlyskiresorttransp ortation.com/ http://www.420f riendlyskiresorttransportation. com/contact-us.html / 720-3696292. A C-F friendly shuttle from Denver’s airport to various ski resorts, including a dispensary stop. Travel High Colorado: http://www. travelhigh.co/ vacations@ travelhigh.co/ (888) 995-3234. Personalized C-F vacations in Denver, Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge, & Snowmas, CO Cultivating Spirits: http://cultivatingspirits.com/ info@cultivatingspirits.com / (970) 368-2446. Food, wine, and cannabis tour w/ wine and cannabis pairings. Party & wedding packages. High end experience. From Breckenridge to Vail, CO

Durango Artisanal Tours: http:// www.coloradomarijuanatourism. com/ reg@durangoartisanaltours.com / 970.946.0283 . C-f tours and lodging in the Durango area, including walking tours and soaking in hot springs.

Portland Canna Bus: http://www. portlandcannabus.com/ info@ portlandcannabus.com / 503741-5057. Tour Portland’s best marijuana dispensaries, analytical laboratories, and grow shops in a luxurious party bus.

High Up Tours: https://highuptours. com/ contact@highuptours. com / 970-238-0136. Tours & Transportation in the Durango area, including Telluride, and other towns in SW Colorado and the San Juan Mountains.

High 5 Tours: http://www.high5tours.com/contact-2/ Info@ high5tours.com /503-303-2275. Party bus tours to the usual dispensaries, head shops, and grow houses, as well as a craft beer tour, and a trip to Multnomah Falls, the 2nd tallest (611ft.) year-round fwaterfall in America.

Telluride Green Tours: http:// www.telluridegreentours.com/ adolese@telluridegreentours.com / 970-708-3739 . Walking tour of Telluride’s dispensaries. Transportation Elevated: http:// www.transportationelevated.com/ info@transportationelevated.com / 970-787-0080 . Adventure tours in the Gunnison-Crested Butte area, including skiing, biking, hot springs, dispensaries. Apparently this area boast a high number of growers. A Summit County Brewery Tour: http://sucobrewtour.com/ (970) 468-7777. Brewery tours, and Brews, Booze & Buds Tour, which includes a brewery, distillery, and dispensary. Summit Cty. Includes the towns of Frisco, Breckenridge, Silverthorne, and Dillon, CO. Oregon Cannabis Tours: Pedal Bike Tours: https://pedalbiketours. com/ info@pedalbiketours. com / 503-243-2453. Offers a variety of bike tours throughout Portland including historic areas, pot shops, breweries, wineries, and food cart tours. They also have a Columbia River Gorge Tour, Team Building tours, and personalized tours. Bikes can be rented, and repair services are available to those who bring their own bikes. Bridgetown Weed Tour: http:// bridgetownweedtour.com/ info@ bridgetownweedtour.com / 800813-5396. Choose from 3 tours including the usual cannabisrelated activities such as outlets, a farm, cooking w/ cannabis, smoking lounge, and a NiteOwl tour to a comedy club and other nightlife. Transportation is via a party bus, which can also be rented for private parties. Portland area.

Oregon Weed Tours: http://www. oregon-weed-tours.com/ oregonweedtours@gmail.com/ 541378-1387. Located in Oakland, OR offering easy access to the Coast, rivers, Crater Lake, and other sites. Specific tours include dispensaries, breweries, wineries, salmon fishing, river rafting, camping and hiking. They can also arrange lodging in the various areas they serve. Washington Cannabis Tours: thestranger.com/news/2016/06/22/ 24238128/why-seattle-is-failingat-pot-tourism: good article about the legal restrictions in Wash. vs. CO which limits pot tourism. The Kush Tour: http://kushtourism. com/tours/ Seattle@kushtourism. com / 844-587-5874 / 206-5875874 (both #’s came up) This website offers cannabis-friendly tourism info about the different states where recreational cannabis is legal. They have info about lodging and airport service throughout the state. They also offer tours in Seattle.

LAS VEGAS CANNABIS TOURS 420 Tours Las Vegas: dispensarytourslv.com/p/las-vegas-city-tour / http://dispensarytourslv.com/ contact / . This is a medical mj tour of dispensaries and the LV Strip, including casinos, other attractions, The First Cannabis Church of LV & its Patient Community Ctr., and the LV “Weeding” Chapel. No email address or phone #’s were included.

Cannabis tours are still yet to be offered in CA, Alaska, Mass., Maine, and D.C.

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The legendary singer, George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic is seeing though the P-Funk lineup is always changing, Clinton is keeping it a family his stardom on the ascendant with a new tour, new albums and his new super affair. “I got my band that is keeping him on the straight and narrow. One of the major archigrandkids, my tects of funk, George Clinton is currently on tour and threw an A+ party at the kids, my daughter, Catalyst Club in Santa Cruz, CA along with his grandkids who now are back granddaughters, up singers, dancers, and even play in the opening band called Garangatang. and a couple of The audience of a few hundred or so lost their minds as soon as the up-tempo their friends from “Flashlight” instrumental dropped. Fans, who were reaching a funky frenzy the studio”. Clinby that time, poured their heart, soul, and lungs into singing the chorus and ton’s P-Funk band lyrics. gave the love they At the age of 76, Clinton’s stardom is still blooming. 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by June Mills I have traveled around to the various hotels, hosterias, resorts and spas throughout the Vilcabamba Valley. I had the opportunity to stay at Madre Tierra with my husband for three nights and four days. What a wonderful experience in every way. The views are exquisite and the ambiance and views within this resort are equally notable and beautiful. The room we had was very nice: clean, attractive, comfortable with a private bathroom —as all rooms feature. Each room also has a nice outdoor space with a patio, chairs, and most likely a colorful, relaxing hammock. Of course, we had to participate in the various offerings at the beautiful Spa itself. What luxury!! And,

with prices you will hardly believe! So reasonable, that you could do everything they offer there. The food is delicious, affordable, and freshly prepared each day with vegetarian options (for me) and some healthful meat options (for my husband). The entire Staff is great—happy, polite, caring and they attend to your ever need. Owners, Peter & Gail Fox are outstanding, caring people as well. Their Conference Center is perfect for so many things. I have attended a Concert by some of the Symphony Players from Loja, a Birthday Party, a Yoga session, and a formal class from a renowned Presenter. (If I conducted a class in this area, I would certainly consider having it at Madre

Tierra. Afterall, the attendees could lodge there, have spa treatments, great food, gorgeous scenery and so many choices of things to do—as well as attend ‘your great class’! Please enjoy reading the rest of this article to find out many more exciting and pertinent details. ENJOY . . . !! To all world travelers whose idea of adventure includes affordable yet unique accommodations, fresh healthy meals, relaxing spa treatments, and nearby trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, you will want to add Madre Tierra (Mother Earth) Resort & Spa to your list of destinations to visit. Located a mile north of Vilcabamba (Sacred Valley), Ecuador, an Andean Village known for the longevity of its

citizens, Madre Tierra has attracted thousands of international visitors including visionary artists, writers, healers, entrepreneurs, students and teachers of ecology to those who simply seek a more peaceful and sustainable lifestyle. It’s no wonder they are

a winner of the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 5 years in a row along with being ranked the #1 Hotel in Vilcabamba, and were a World Travel Awards’ finalist for Best Hotel and Spa Resort. Visitors can choose from an array of rooms, some more spacious with king/queen beds & private patios, others more compact with double, single, and bunk beds & shared patios. There are also family size rooms that can accommodate up to 6 people. While each room is artistically unique, they all have private baths and hot water. Room rates depend on length of stay, number of guests, and seasonal adjustments, and all include a free, wholesome breakfast for each guest. They also have several package deals available, which include dinners, spa services, and free ground transport to and from the nearest airports. Madre Tierra’s Conference Center accommodates 100 people, and hosts events ranging from seminars to

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concerts, art, dance, and theater. The resort can be rented out as a Retreat Center for workshops and seminars, and can comfortably sleep up to 50 guests on site. Those who don’t want to totally disconnect from the world at large will be relieved to know that cell phone reception is good throughout the area, and wifi internet access is available both at the resort and at several internet cafés in town. Once you’ve settled in, you’ll want to check out the Spa and Wellness Centers’ menu of services, from massage and reflexology to facials, hair treatments, and pedicures. If you need to detoxify (and who doesn’t), you’ll enjoy soaking in the organic clay bath, the foot bath, and the jacuzzi, or simply sweating in the Turk-

ish steam bath. For the more serious detoxers among you, the colon cleanse will leave you feeling revitalized and ready to start filling up again. Thanks to Madre Tierra’s commitment to health and well-being, filling-up is fun and nourishing. The restaurant is open from 8:30am to 8pm and includes a juice/smoothie/ cocktail bar featuring the freshest fruits available, along with the option of raw milk. Lunch and dinner are offered from 11am-8pm and options include soups, salads, several choices of burgers, sandwiches, and pizzas for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Entrees include crepes, pastas, steaks, chicken, and fish. All ingredients are as fresh as possible, thanks to the local farms and weekly farmers’ market in town. Located at an elevation of 5000 ft., Madre Tierra enjoys a year-round climate that ranges from 75°- 84°F by day and 60°F by night. The drier season is July to November, with wet-

ter weather from February through April. Surrounded by many microclimates, one can visit the continental divide of the Andes and its cloud forests to the East, descending further east into one of the most bio-diverse rainforests of the Amazon Basin. To the west is the sacred mountain Mandango, beyond which are deserts, and more mountains and valleys. Locally, you’ll enjoy hiking, biking and horse riding as you explore trails through lush forests, open plains, along rivers, lakes, and under waterfalls. The town of Vilcabamba is only a 15-minute walk, or a quick $1.25 taxi ride, away. There, you can enjoy cultural events, a bit of nightlife, and visiting a lovely assortment of shops and restaurants. There’s also an active and growing ex-pat community with its sponta-

neous friendly gatherings at cafés and parks. And if you feel like staying “home” and your timing is right, there may be an event or seminar at the Resort’s Conference Center. If Madre Tierra Resort & Spa sounds like a place you’d like to visit, then you’ll be glad to know how easy it is to get there. International flights can be booked to either Quito or Guayaquil, where you can take a domestic flight to the closest city Loja. There, you can easily find a taxi to take you on the 90-minute scenic ride to Vilcabamba and Madre Tierra. To enter Ecuador, all you need is a passport. You will be issued a 90-day visitor visa upon arrival. Fortunately, mosquitos are very rare in Quito, Guayaquil, and Vilcabamba so vaccinations are NOT recommended. Best of all,

Ecuador’s official currency is the U.S. dollar. ATM’s are plentiful in the cities, and Vilcabamba currently has 4. You’ll want to travel with smaller bill denominations ($20 and under) as vendors often can’t make change for larger bills, and many will not accept credit/debit cards due to the high fees they are charged. Be sure and check-out Madre Tierra Resort & Spa’s excellent website with detailed photos of the rooms and resort grounds, along with aerial videos of the resort and surrounding area, including the town of Vilcabamba. Don’t miss the FAQ page as it’s filled with important details that you’ll need to know to make your trip the stress-free dream vacation that you’re longing for. Adios amigo!! Adios amiga!! Enjoy your trip to

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Are You a Partner for Sacred Land Farm in Vilcabamba, Ecuador?

“Your land told me to invite people to come to the farm intending to give…and the land will gift them with just what they need.” Thus said our farm partner, Martine Sweeney from Santa Cruz, several months ago on her last visit here. We decided to take her remarkable advice, because we ourselves had come to the farm intending to give. As a result, we have found deep peace and joy here. We hereby invite you to our farm intending to give. Serendipity being what it is, Pattie and Thom, Publishers of Connection Magazine, met us on the internet, fell in love with the story of the farm and invited us to be featured in this Center Theme—just when we decided to reach out for partners. So, let us introduce ourselves. We are Walter Moora and Susan Davis Moora and we design partnerships relevant to your own ‘life’s paths’. What is Sacred Land Farm We are (FincaSagrada.com)?

Our inspiration is the indigenous saying of the Americas that “neither the people of the North nor the South will thrive until the Condor and the Eagle fly as one.”

manifesting an intercultural, biodynamic, self-supporting farm community over which the Condor and the Eagle fly as one.

What Do You Mean That Your Land Gave Martine A Message?

Initially, we didn’t really know why we bought the farm 6 years ago…we just felt we had to do so. By seeking oneness with the land, we gradually discovered that it was remarkable land indeed. It is 50 minutes from our home in the storied village of Vilcabamba in the southern mountains of Ecuador and it had been untended for a long time. We began creating a biodynamic farm out of the overgrown pastures and bringing cows, goats, burros, horses, bees and fish onto the farm. We raised more and more of our own food and developed trusting relationships with our Ecuadorian neighbors. A young man from the nearby village of Tumianuma, Cristian Ojeda, became our partner and family member. A Canadian woman homeopath vis-

ited for a day, fell in love with our impenetrable fique forest and told us the land told her to tend it. We invited her to move in and she created a “Magical Forest” there, with frequent visitors. Then, when Martine came to visit and first stepped on the land three years ago, she told us that mythical children from Vedic times came running to her, skipping and laughing. They told her how this land had been the home of a Vedic temple and mystery school and that these energy centers needed to be re-opened. She was able to walk the land with us and show us exactly where the sacred sites were. Since then, a psychic from Hawaii told us the same thing from there!

Honoring our Sacred Sites

The Kogi told the members of The Fountain that the sacred sites of our farm were important to reopen because the spiritual center of Earth was now moving from the Himalayas to the Andes. They asked that The Fountain members meet here—and, that is just what they did two years ago. Since then, we have located the original indigenous people of our valley, the Palta tribe, with whom we are now developing relationships.

How We Farm

We are creating a self-sustaining farm eco-system where we grow most of our own food. We farm Biodynamically and follow Permaculture Principles. Although our farm has a twelve hundred acre mountain, which we hope to reforest, we mainly use the bottom twelve acres of irrigated pastures, orchards, gardens and some forest. Walter brings to the farm his 40 years of biodynamic experience on four continents and Cristian brings the local knowledge of plants and animals and how things are done in Ecuador. As Walter and Cristian teach our interns how to steward Earth, Susan guides them on finding their destiny paths, which is her area of expertise.

This changed our understanding dramatically and since then, we have sought to honor the four sacred sites on the farm. We have also serendipitously met elders of the Four Nations of La Sierra Nevada (“the Kogi”) through a global network called The Fountain. This network, created by Jyoti Prevott (founder of the Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers), is one of 40 innovation networks in sustainThe Farm Buildings and ability which Susan Capacity has served over 40 For The Fountain meeting, years (see KINSin- we somehow managed to host alnovation.org). The most 30 people on our farm, howFountain’s mission is ever, we are not a retreat facility. that “we are restor- We have two adobe cabins, made ing a global economy from an adobe mine on our farm, of reciprocity, in- with a compost toilet and an outspired by nature and door kitchen and shower. We have the sacred.” two big walk-in tents, tree houses FW][ (& h 9edd[Yj_ed CW]Wp_d[ h mmm$9edd[Yj_edCW]p$Yec h <WY[Xeea$Yec%9edd[Yj_edEdb_d[ h @kbo (&',

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and an earth-bag house, also with an outdoor kitchen and a shower. Then, to accommodate an intentional community, we built a large house and community center, with two large bedrooms and a secondfloor bunk-room. The community center’s living room can host 30 people on chairs in a circle for “KINS” meetings.

Our Invitation to Partners

We offer internships for one month and more as described at FincaSagrada.com. And, now, we have reached a mature point and are

A Home for KINS Networks

The farm is also becoming a home for these KINS network meetings, such as the meeting for The Fountain. This December, about 20 people from around the world will be joining us for a week, exploring various innovations from some half-dozen different KINS networks. More information is on our website FincaSagrada.com - Sacred Land Farm Our Community Room at Finca Sagrada r 8F FBDI EP XIBU XF MPWF UP EP BOE do well…and little else. Being close to the Equator r 8F TJU BU UIF UBCMF PG VOLOPXJOH about manifesting conscious yet in the mountains, Vilcabamba sustainability on Finca Sagrada experiences spring-like weather all and we invite Spirit to co-create year long and has been heralded with us for the highest good of all as one of the healthiest towns on concerned. Earth. Scientists who tested the quality of water in the world’s most r 8IFO XF GFFM USJHHFSFE XF HP within and ask what within us heralded sites deemed Vilcabamis asking to be healed. Then we ba’s the best.

About Vilcabamba and the Farm

Aerial View of the Farm, Finca Sagrada, and the Piscabamba River looking for additional partners in Vilcabamba and on the farm to settle in with us for the long term, joining Martine, Cristian and an Ecuadorian couple close to us.

More Information is in Our Books

Walter’s book about his life and biodynamics is called A Farmer’s Love and is available on Amazon. Susan’s book about her 40 KINS Innovation Networks is free at KINSinnovation.org and CapitalMissions.com. It is called The Trojan Horse of Love and, if you have read our story this far, you are also probably a ‘Trojan horse of love’.

We are now inviting those interested in partnering to join us on the farm for lengths of time and other arrangements that work for you. During the next year, we Our Cows will explore and support each othexpress that as a concern to the We are very diversified, with ers’ interests, using a time-tested group, with a suggested solution cows, goats, burros, chickens, fish “Satir” method for regular meetwe feel is good for all. and bees. We have a food forest ings. This method has been used r 8F UBLF SFTQPOTJCJMJUZ GPS IFBMUIZ successfully in the KINS Innova- Finca Sagrada ~ Who we are: with bananas, mandarins, avorelations and communications cados and coffee. On the ground tion Networks to which Susan has Mission Statement with community members. we grow traditional crops such as devoted her life. “KINS” stands for Our inspiration is the indig- yucca, camote and white carrots Join us! We look forward to “kindred spirits” and the idea that enous saying of the Americas that hearing from you, “we are all one.” They are fully de- “neither the people of the North plus a variety of vegetables from the Northern Hemisphere. We scribed at KINSinnovation.org and nor the South will thrive until the also have a green house and flower in Susan’s book (see end). Over the Condor and the Eagle fly as one.” gardens. Our aim is to be self- suffiyear, the relationships between Finca Sagrada is a commu- cient and sometimes we get pretty partners will be co-created, as we have done successfully before. We nity birthed in gratitude where close. Walter and Susan Davis believe that the best legal strategy people can reconnect to the safor this in Ecuador is the land trust, credness of the Earth and our own Moora bought the land in 2009 and Walter & Susan Davis which we can explain. We will be being… where the Earth has rights here are manifesting their dreams. Moora Our Operating Principles taking zero profit from partners equal to human beings… where email: WalterMoora@ that join us…just a percentage re- we steward Earth and each other… r 0VS TUSBUFHZ JT HFOFSPTJUZ gmail.com or Susan at turn of initial capital shared among over a self-sustaining sacred com- r " EFBM JT B HPPE EFBM XIFO JU JT cmcdavis2@gmail.com good for all concerned. munity. our new partners. FW][ (' h 9edd[Yj_ed CW]Wp_d[ h mmm$9edd[Yj_edCW]p$Yec h <WY[Xeea$Yec%9edd[Yj_edEdb_d[ h @kbo (&',

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along with Deco lighting xtures, and marble desktops. I loved the busiest public rooms onboard Millennium which are the Champagne and Martini Bars on Deck 5 and the Rendezvous Lounge on Deck 4. These large lounges, located just forward of the two-level Metropolitan Dining Room, span port to starboard. The décor is elegant; the atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable. The dance oor is located in the Rendezvous Lounge, and there is a circular hole in the middle of the Champagne/Martini Bar above which opens to the Rendezvous Lounge below. This allows both lounges to share the live music emanating from the Rendezvous. One can opt for the Champagne/Martini Bar Lounge and it’s more upscale art deco design, or the more casual Rendezvous Lounge below. Every afternoon and evening there is a live band with excellent music— different music on different days. Michael’s Club, forward of the casino on deck four, is now used as the sing-along Piano Bar. It offers a very sophisticated, intimate, yet clubby atmosphere with high backed leather chairs and cocktail tables used to create small groupings. The Cova Café, on deck ve atop the three-deck tall Centrum (atrium), is an excellent people watching spot with free fancy pastries as well as specialty coffees available at an extra cost. A talented a capella singing group entertains patrons in the evenings. Fortunes Casino, deck four mid-ship, is roomy and features the normal variety of table games; including craps and a recently added Texas Hold’em poker table. Numerous slot machines include one-cent slots. TV screens behind the small service bar show sports events. I love that they have a craps table (no other ship line has this!–only Celebrity Cruises!). As with many Celebrity ship

lounges, the forward observation lounge on deck 11, which becomes a disco at night, is breathtaking. The three-deck Celebrity Theater seats 901 for Broadway-style oor shows, and around 890 enjoy unobstructed sight lines. The exterior glass elevators lead to the 15-store shopping emporium featuring such notable designers as Donna Karan, H. Stern, Escada Sport and Tommy Hilger. You can choose from Swarovski crystal to Fendi purses. The elegant alternative dining room, Ocean Liners, will steal your breath away. “Words” is the name of the library on Sky Deck. It is open around the clock, and books are borrowed on the honor system rather than having a staff member with limited hours checking the books in and out. The cyber café, off the Centrum on deck four, has 18 computers in comfortable surroundings offering Internet access. Wi- service is available in public areas at the same rates; you can bring your laptop, though Internet service in the staterooms is not available, except in the top suites. Millennium still offers superior, and certainly more adventurous, dining room cuisine than competing premium and contemporary cruise lines. The food everywhere is delicious. In the stunning Olympic, which has the original Edwardian woodcarved wall paneling from the Olympic, sister of the Titanic, your dinner is likely to last nearly three hours. You’ll enjoy every minute. The very elegant Metropolitan Restaurant main dining room, with two-deck-high glass windows welcoming warm, natural light and offering remarkable views of the sea, is located in the stern. Its tables are widely spaced enough to permit conversation at sub-shouting levels. The setting for casual dining from 6:30 a.m. to half past midnight

is deck ten’s Seaside Cafe & Grill offering breakfast and lunch buffet, pizza, afternoon tea, and the ice cream and frozen yogurt counter. There is a separate sandwich counter aft, as well as pizza, Asian food and pasta stations. The rear section of the café, called The Grill, is also the place for casual dinner, served a la carte. There’s a sushi service too here in the evenings. Outdoors at pool side, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken breasts and fries are available during the day. On some nights, Millennium lays out themed midnight buffets. 24-hour room service is also available For healthy fare, the Aqua Spa Café by the Thalassotherapy pool serves breakfast, lunch and extremely light dinners; all cold items, nothing cooked. Menu offerings include highnutrition, low-fat cereals, yogurt, bagels and the like for breakfast. Later in the day, cold plates like apple/walnut salad, citrus marinated salmon, tortilla wraps, and cold soups are on tap. The service on my sailing was exceptional. Celebrity production shows include terric special effects, and the quality of performances by the Celebrity Singers and Dancers displays excellent talent. Various headline performances throughout the cruise include typical cruise ship fare: comedians, ventriloquists, pianists, etc., depending on when you cruise. During-the-day activities include dance lessons, trivia contests, Pictionary, brain-teasers, charades, napkin-folding and arts and crafts classes, bingo, slot-machine tournaments, as well as enrichment lectures on various topics, which change on different sailings. Millennium offers a movie theater for near current-run feature lms. Nightclubs abound with loads of fun. The Millennium has some of the best designed and most comfortable staterooms aoat, with such amenities as television with closed-circuit movies, CNN and pay-per-view rst run movies; direct dial phones, bathrobes, a stocked mini-refrigerator; and bathrooms with a shower and built-in shampoo and soap dispensers, vanity and hair dryer. From the least expensive insides to outside balcony cabins, the staterooms are beautifully decorated in soft hues with comfortable beds and

seating options. Butlers attend the residents of suites, of which there are several types. The Sky Suite (254 to 362 sq. ft) has walk-in closets, whirlpool tubs and the large balcony. Not quite big enough? Then consider Celebrity Suites (498 sq. ft.), Royal Suites (562 sq. ft.), or even the two enormous (1,690 sq. ft.) Penthouse Suites, with 180-degree views from the balconies. Fitness buffs will be pleased with the glass-enclosed tness center offering 14 treadmills, 12 exercise bikes, six stair-steppers, two rowers and free weights. Aerobics classes are scheduled throughout the day. Personal training, a body composition test, an Alpha massage capsule, and de-stress and detox packages are offered at various fees. At 25,000 square feet, the adults-only AquaSpa is one of the most spacious aoat. The jewel of the tness area is the highly atmospheric, relaxing Thalassotherapy pool, a sort of saltwater Jacuzzi, in which you’ll feel as though you’ve retreated into a different world altogether (a small fee for use all day). The Persian Garden aromatherapy oasis is a nice place to meditate for an additional charge. Treatments administered by Steiner’s of London are by no means inexpensive but usually booked solid anyway. Get 20 percent off if you book on sailing day, and watch for specials on treatments while the ship is in port. There are two formal nights on a seven-night cruise, three on longer ones. On two informal nights gentlemen need only jackets and no ties. On formal nights most men turn up in dark suits rather than tuxedos, while ladies choose dressy pantsuits or dresses. By day, don’t even consider wearing anything other than shorts, sneakers, polo shirt and a baseball cap. This 1,950 passenger, 999 crew, 964 feet long Millenium Celebrity cruise ship is magnicent and boasts a 5 star rating. I had one of the best times of my life aboard this cruise. If you’d like a true vacation, go on a Celebrity cruise. And, tell them that The Connection Magazine recommends it. If you’d like to go on a Celebrity cruise, contact Raymond Anderson at: randerson@cruiseshipcenters.com Please tell him you read this in The Connection Magazine. Thank you!

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— time with our children, our partners, our extended family and friends jumps to mind. But what is important for a business? Iíve been thinking about that a lot for myself, trying to decide what is at the core of what we as hoteliers do and I’ve identified a few important things, let’s call them our “Three R’s”: REFUGE. A shelter from the proverbial storm, a safe place. REST. It seems so basic but it’s easy for us as hotel people to forget. We get so caught up    in being    hip and trendy or chasing another “star” in our rating that we forget that what people come to     quest by Pattie Mills us for is sleep. If our sheets are rough, our plumbing   Like a home, a hotel is not just a place to sleep • Coffee maker      noisy, weíve failed and that sleep-deprived guest       respite, a place • Pay-per-view television or eat. 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The Vancouver    friendly,  courteous           meals and doing the dishes!  divine! They pride themselves              simple, yet  elegant lobby features marble and origi        In  boutique hotels, someone             only the freshest of    Vancouver   nal artpieces. Listel is more than a ho- on using               else is even paying careful at     a  Sculptures   ingredients, as  much organi   tel. It is also Gallery. greet you at the          tention design and art. Ho  to        cally produced as pos food    entrance and throughout the hotel. Colorful paint-         telsare bastions of the good               sible and are conscious (as is delight           ings and artful glass vases throughout will      life,     and originalof comfort              and      all of  British Columbia        the eye.              ity. What better place to await         Canada) of not any    allowing   to art,  elegance and comfort, this      Committed               one’s muse?             GMOs in thisestablishment.     intimate boasts a perfect location.  It  is situ-   hotel       I hope        our hotel pro         What a gift!   ated Vancouver’s most lively in a city on     street              those things. vides you with          chefs  European-trained             surrounded by magnificent natural beauty and the                      I hope you walk out of our         explore and revel in the rich         Nearby, diverse cultures  of  the Pacific Rim. there              lobby with a renewed sense             flavours and harvest                    bountiful  are more  outstanding          of purpose, Grestaurants a l landecafes r within y      body  and a smile a mile a well-rested                    of the Pacific Coast and the fertile Fraser Valley            s t ilovely m u l a t ehotel y o u r than s e n syou e s  walking distance to this could �            And wide! if you don’t, I hope tell me why,     you’ll   on     (and  Delta.            ever experience your vacation many of             confident that we are 100% genuine and committed                      the Listel Vancouver Hotel, the ambiance �  them are open until midnight or later everynight!!). Like             �      elegant and artful to being your favourite, perfect,     and                   is superb.O’Doul’s features a vaulted ceiling domi    The views from the hotel are spectacular. 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