Guava meets Peruvian Torch

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Our church (Santo Daime) used to meet on the farm Jo inhabited and everyone always made their way to his humble, creative possie, either pre or post ceremony as he was the human essence of the ceremonies.

A giant of a man both physically and spiritually he was a magnet to many in this part of the world.
Despite being promised life long tenancy it fell through and almost in a day he had to depart the life he had  built up manually over many years.

The last time he saw me he gave me two San Pedro's to take care of for him and he would one day come and we would make medicine and drink together.

Walking around the garden and wondering where I would place these cactus offspring of Jo's and immediately a robin flew into the guava tree.
So they were planted there and have formed a wonderful bond.
It's growth in this particular location is faster than any other part of the garden.

I look forward to Jo's visit so we can test this guava/cactus union.
See and feel the effect on our bodies and souls and given thanks for the ease of propagating this plant.

Walking around the garden this beautiful full moon day, the blue of the Trichocerus Peruvianusa caught my eyes with its intensity of blue... So much so that I chose to share this treasure today.

Wishing you all a most blessed equinox.

San Pedro the Healer

Ahhh.  you found your way to this page.
Welcome.

And if you wanted to find us physically you would head to the southern region of  South Africa in a small village which goes by the name of McGregor.  Known by several titles:  the village which time forgot, the valley of wine and roses, and the village with no thoroughfare.   I love all aspects but the most enduring is the fact that you can't land here by happenstance on your way from elsewhere, it requires a deliberate choice as there is no point beyond.  With that in mind , although very much inland it does lend itself to an island mentality and lifestyle.


Have lived here for 23 years and raised 4 children , mostly unschooled with one going on to self motivated academic excellence.
Several years ago, Tao the eldest discovered some San Pedro plants being cleared from a property.
They were planted in the garden and as a result we have a most impressive array of the sacred cactus standing proudly ....

As this area is semi desert one really seeks plants that don't need maintenance, water and good soil.
This plant is so forgiving in its treatment and thrives regardless of any arising conditions.
They stand like sentries in the garden, at every entrance they offer their protection.

This blog is a sharing of San Pedro and how it healed us individually and as a family.

So once again welcome....