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The place where you can rebirth your true nature

Hands On

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EVENT on 4/24/2025 at 7pm EST

Doh-In-Koh Exercise Class

"Doh-In-Koh" is a series of exercises that harmonizes and balances the body’s vital energy, both mentally and physically. Enabling us to take in the energy of the universe, it will make you relax, rejuvenate, and revitalize the body and mind. This class consists of easy to follow exercises for relieving tension and fatigue, strengthening your inner organs, and balancing your mental health. Dr.Ken shows how each exercise focuses on specific body parts while stimulating the body’s natural healing power and purifying the metabolism.

Latest Updates

Renderings of the Honzo Haven building

We are happy to report that we have received a building permit after almost 12 years! Here are renderings of the building.
Our hearts are full of gratitude for your warm support, including the construction of the 108 steps. Thank you very much. We look forward to seeing you near future!

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Director

Dr. Ken Kobayashi Ph.D

Our Mission

We plan to construct a Terakoya-style cultural center called “Honzo Haven”. Terakoya style is known as “Hands On”. You can experience ancient wisdoms with your hands, eyes, ears etc., promoting self-healing from whatever imbalances you are burdened with whether they are emotional or physical.

My hope for Honzo Haven is that it will be a place where anyone can take refuge from life’s troubles, trauma DNA difficulties and find healing and peace. It will be a place for self-reflection, where you can return to the self by quieting the busy mind and by learning new ideas and discovering your own inner voice.

Honzo Haven will be a unique sanctuary where one can learn to find his or her own solutions with personalized attention, and receive treatments for particular ailments at the same time. It will be a place of healing for these challenged by cancer, divorce, bereavement, job loss or those who are simply struggling to find peace in difficult times.

Honzo Haven will be a place to find the grounded self with no attachments to the past, present, or future, wash away unnecessary desires and cravings and get back to full health, peace and happiness. I believe Honzo Haven will help you to restart your precious life with your rediscovered consciousness.

With much Love, Appreciation and Respect,

Dr. Ken Kobayashi Ph.D
Director of Honzo Haven

About

This cultural community center (Non-profit Organization) located in the beautiful foothills of the Catskill Mountains, will be a place where you can learn self-healing from emotional, physical and psychological ailments with the support from nature and professional guidance.

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"Flow and radiate, let your light illuminate!"
Doh-In-Koh revitalizes both the body and mind by harmonizing vital energy, promoting relaxation, and enhancing overall health. Through simple exercises, it helps relieve tension, strengthen inner organs, and balance mental well-being. The practice encourages the flow of life energy, purges toxins, and boosts vitality, leading to a refreshed and rejuvenated state. Regular practice fosters a deep sense of balance, both physically and mentally.

◎Doh-In-Koh Exercise Class 4/24 at 7pm (NY Time)
◎Tuition: $ 30 per person
◎How to Attend: Zoom or In-Person at our Office
◎Instructor: Dr.Ken Kobayashi (Master of Quantum Healing)
※This Program will be in English.
Visit our website to register→honzohaven.org
Or Apply at https://forms.gle/NwEcAZHKmmCdCEaZ6
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◎セミナー内容：”導引光”エクササイズ（Zoomオンライン、もしくは対面）
◎日本時間での日時：4/25（金）朝8時
◎費用: $30
◎講師: 小林健（簡単な英語で行われます）
◎お申し込み：＜honzohaven.org ＞のウェブサイト、または、こちらのリンク＜https://forms.gle/NwEcAZHKmmCdCEaZ6＞にお申し込みくださいませ！

"Energize & Elevate: A Journey to Body-Mind Renewal!"
Doh-In-Koh revitalizes both the body and mind by harmonizing vital energy, promoting relaxation, and enhancing overall health. Through simple exercises, it helps relieve tension, strengthen inner organs, and balance mental well-being. The practice encourages the flow of life energy, purges toxins, and boosts vitality, leading to a refreshed and rejuvenated state. Regular practice fosters a deep sense of balance, both physically and mentally.

◎Doh-In-Koh Exercise Class 4/10 at 7pm (NY Time)
◎Tuition: $ 30 per person
◎How to Attend: Zoom or In-Person at our Office
◎Instructor: Dr.Ken Kobayashi (Master of Quantum Healing)
※This Program will be in English.
Visit our website to register→honzohaven.org
Or Apply at https://forms.gle/kimcc2LqP4ggtF596
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◎セミナー内容：”導引光”エクササイズ（Zoomオンライン、もしくは対面）
◎日本時間での日時：4/10（金）朝8時
◎費用: $30
◎講師: 小林健（簡単な英語で行われます）
◎お申し込み：＜honzohaven.org ＞のウェブサイト、または、こちらのリンク＜https://forms.gle/kimcc2LqP4ggtF596＞にアクセスしてください！

Honzo Haven has a beautiful stream of melted snow water from the Catskill Mountains. This fresh water, containing the wisdom of nature, purifies the body and mind as drinking water and increases life energy.　Honzon Haven is the best place for you to get back to nature.
#honzohaven #catskills #backtonature

"Doh-In-Koh" is a series of exercises that harmonizes and balances the body’s vital energy, both mentally and physically. Enabling us to take in the energy of the universe, it will make you relax, rejuvenate, and revitalize the body and mind. Most importantly, Dr.Ken teaches you how to properly inhale the life source energy and to exhale toxic energy. Practicing Doh-In-Koh will begin to lead you to maintain well-balanced homeostasis, and boost your vital energy enormously!
◎Doh-In-Koh Exercise Class 3/27 at 7pm (NY Time)
◎Tuition: $ 30 per person
◎How to Attend: Zoom or In-Person
◎Instructor: Dr.Ken Kobayashi (Master of Quantum Healing)
※This Program will be in English.
Visit our website to register→ honzohaven.org
Or Apply→ https://forms.gle/wKXmA9WvCqVvZ8Xd6

◎セミナー内容：”導引光”エクササイズ（Zoomオンライン、もしくは対面）
◎日本時間での日時：3/27（金）朝8時
◎費用: $30
◎講師: 小林健（簡単な英語で行われます）
◎お申し込み：honzohaven.org のウェブサイト、または、
こちらのリンク＜https://forms.gle/wKXmA9WvCqVvZ8Xd6 ＞にアクセスしてください！

10月の３週間の日本滞在中に、たくさんの方にHonzo Havenをサポートしていただきました。個人的、そして毎セミナーに置かせていただいた募金箱にもたくさんの心遣いをいただきました。
本当にありがとうございました。
今回の募金総額は,,,　　
☆・:゜。☆.・:゜
¥ 235,400
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となりました。
ご寄付はもちろんですが、支援者の方の「お役に立ちたい」と思ってくださる心にとても励まされます。
大きな大きなプロジェクトですが、コツコツ一歩ずつこの輪を広げていけたらと思います。今後ともご協力いただけたら嬉しいです。
本当に日本の皆様、ありがとうございました！

The last volunteer of the summer was able to cover the stairs in the fall foliage, completing the long winter preparations coming to the Catskills.
With new volunteers joining us this summer, we were able to experience nature more than usual and gain a lot of experience.
After all, the blessings of nature and communication with wonderful people are precious gifts that money cannot buy.
We will keep you updated on what we are up to.
See you soon🍂
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Please share about us if possible!
https://www.honzohaven.org/s-u-p-p-o-r-t
contact@honzohaven.org
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この週末に最後のボランティア仕事が行われました。
NY郊外キャッツキルに訪れる長くて厳しい冬支度のために、Honzo Havenのシンボルである108階段がカバーされました。
この仕事が終わると、いよいよ冬がやってきます。
この夏は新しいボランティアの方が参加してくださって、本当に貴重な経験ができました。そして自然をいかに大事にするかで、自然は思いも掛けない形で応えてくれるんですよね。
大自然の叡智、そして美しさをさらに間近で感じることができました。
また皆さんにお知らせしていきますね！

Late August, clear skies. Hot during the day, with a pleasant cool breeze in the evening, and the days feeling more and more like the end of summer.
A large tree had fallen around the area where the small cabins are located, and a large tree covered an area of the space. Fortunately, it did not hit the cabin or the stage and did not cause any damage. We cut branches from that tree with chainsaws, and saws. The chain of the chainsaw came off during the process, but there were no injuries.
We also made the waterway longer and deeper around the 108 steps to prevent rainwater from flowing into the stairs. When digging soil while working on the waterway production, we were confronted with roots spreading like a powerful spider web, many stones, and huge rocks. It was hard work, but we connected with nature and received wonderful power from the soil and the earth.
During a break, a big, beautiful orange butterfly came to play with us, and we were able to see an eagle for a short time. After the work, the potluck in the great outdoors was exceptional, and we all finished the day sharing a gaggle of laughs!
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🌿Scheduled Volunteer Days in 2024 SUMMER🌿
9/8 • 9/22
(Dates are subject to change without notice)
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Please share about us if possible!
https://www.honzohaven.org/s-u-p-p-o-r-t
contact@honzohaven.org☆・:゜。☆.・:゜。☆☆・:゜。☆.・:゜。☆#naturelovers #thecatskills #summer #volunteer #naturepower

We welcomed new volunteers and this time we weeded the area by the 108 stairs, created a waterway to prevent rainwater from running into the stairs, and continued to build the pavement leading up to the stairs.
It is so nice to have people volunteering to work as if it were their own thing.
After the work, we share a simple meal, and I always feel that it is not so much what you eat, but who you eat with that is so important. So the meals are always even better than usual. The way they talk to each other and look into each other's eyes, it feels like the best kind of family, with love, respect, and care for each other.
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🌿Scheduled Volunteer Days in 2024 SUMMER🌿
8/25, 9/8, 9/22
(Dates are subject to change without notice)
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Please share if possible!
https://www.honzohaven.org/s-u-p-p-o-r-t
contact@honzohaven.org

This week we had two new volunteers, for a total of 10 people.
The new volunteers were already good friends with nature and knew it well, so they brought a lot of equipment and machinery and they took the initiative in mowing weeds that had been difficult to get going, improving the flow of waterways, and wiring fruit trees to prevent them from being eaten by deer.
This week we had two new volunteers, for a total of 10 people.
The newcomers were already good friends with nature and knew it well, so they brought a lot of equipment and machinery without us having to say anything, and they took the initiative in mowing weeds that had been difficult to get going, improving the flow of waterways, and wiring fruit trees to prevent them from being eaten by deer.
In the other project, the pathway to the 108 stairs is getting better and better. It is really hard work, but it is progressing well: gravel is being spread to stabilize the footing, and large stones are being placed on the sides to make the pathway clearly visible.
In the other project, the pathway to the 108 stairs is getting better and better. It is really hard work, but it is progressing well: gravel is being spread to stabilize the footing, and large stones are being placed on the sides to make the pathway clearly visible.
After the great accomplishment, we all toasted each other with apple cider and praised each other's good work. We also came up with some new ideas that we want to do at Honzo Haven, which brought lots of smiles to our faces.
Working in the wilderness can be physically demanding, but this sense of accomplishment is hard to come by.
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🌿Scheduled Volunteer Days in 2024 SUMMER🌿
8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/22
(Dates are subject to change without notice)
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Please share if possible!
https://www.honzohaven.org/s-u-p-p-o-r-t
contact@honzohaven.org
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#catskill #ny #honzohaven

Eight volunteers gathered this weekend in the extreme heat and humidity. We mowed large areas of land, cleaned up waterways that had been blocked by weeds and mud, removed ferns that covered the 108 steps, and pulled gravel from the path to the steps.

It was hard work, and we worked up a sweat, but the reward at the end of the day was a nice cold dip in the stream!

We are so happy that little by little this wonderful sanctuary is being cared for.

With the breath of nature and the pleasant breeze, we will continue our volunteer work this summer.
If you would like to help, please contact us!

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🌿Scheduled Volunteer Days in 2024 SUMMER🌿
7/28, 8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/22
(Dates are subject to change without notice)
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Please share if possible!
https://www.honzohaven.org/s-u-p-p-o-r-t
contact@honzohaven.org

<<We are looking for volunteers to work with beautiful nature!>>

On this humid summer day, we worked to protect fruit trees from the rigors of Mother Nature at the Honzo Haven site. The tree had previously been eaten by deer and the heavy rains had caused its roots to rot, so we put wires around it and created a channel around it to avoid stones and roots and create a path for the rain.

We also reinforced the pathway leading to the 108 steps with stones and soils, and mowed the lawn of the large property. Some of the members mowed the grass with a lawnmower for the first time, which gave them a taste of how hard work it is.
The important thing is that were reminded that this site needs ongoing care.

So, we need your cooperation and look forward to working with you and enjoying nature together in the Catskills!

Our current volunteer schedule for this summer is as follows
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🌿Scheduled Volunteer Days in 2024 SUMMER🌿
7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/22
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Please share if possible!
https://www.honzohaven.org/s-u-p-p-o-r-t
contact@honzohaven.org
#Volunteerincatskill #honzohaven #summer2024

During Dr.Ken Kobayashi's three-week trip in Japan, we received a lot of donations from many people.
Thank you very much.
The total amount of donations this time was
¥ 67,351
With your great support, we will continue to move forward step by step.

This memorial weekend, Volunteers gathered to clean and maintain the pathway leading to the 108 steps, the symbol of Honzo Haven.

The path is always muddy and steep due to the path of water in this area, so it is always a challenge to reach the stairs.
Volunteers, who had always been concerned about this area, spent a whole day cleaning it up in the midst of flying mosquitoes.

It must have been hard work, but they did their best with smiles on their faces.
Summer has finally arrived in Catskills, in New York!
We hope you will continue to support Honzo Haven.
Thank you for everything.
https://www.honzohaven.org/

It was mid-April, but it was still cold in the Catskills, and Dr. Ken and volunteers gathered to remove the cover of Honzo Haven's symbol108 steps.Two little snakes that looked like a mother and son greeted us on the way to the 108 steps.
We removed the plastic wrap covering the stair railing to protect the wood, and then wiped the large heavy covers of the stairs dry, cleaning them as we went. If you listen carefully, you can hear the woodpeckers chattering happily. After the covers were removed, the 108 steps that had endured the long winter seemed to be happy to be in the fresh air! The mountain air is exceptional.
Around the apple, plum, cherry, peach, and pine trees planted in 2020, we spread the best compost made from the years of horse, donkey, goat, and the bounty of Mother Nature. There are fences around the trees, but one of the trees had a powerful weed growing inside the fence, so we removed some of the fence, weeded it out from the roots, and took care of it. Weeds are powerful! The trees are growing steadily and nicely away at the weeds, and we are looking forward to seeing them produce colorful fruits someday! It is the beginning of a new season!
4月中旬になりましたが、キャッツキルはまだまだ寒く、そんな中、ボランティアグループが集まり、Honzo Havenのシンボルである108階段のカバー外しを行いました。
階段にたどり着くまでの道中に親子のような２匹の小さい蛇さんがお出迎えしてくれました。
階段の手すりの木を保護するためにラップがカバーされていたのを外し、階段の重いカバーを乾拭きし、お掃除をしながら外していきます。耳を澄ませるとキツツキたちが楽しそうにおしゃべりをしているのが聞こえてきます。カバーを外し終え、長い冬を耐え抜いた階段は新鮮な空気に触れ、喜んでいるように見えました！山の空気は格別です。
2020年に植えたりんご、プラム、チェリー、ピーチ、松の木の周りに、馬さん、ロバさん、ヤギさんと大自然の恵みからできた堆肥を撒きました。3年以上熟成された堆肥で、無臭です。ある1つの木が少し弱っていて、よく見てみると、その柵の中に沢山の強力な雑草が生えてきてしまい、雑草に栄養をとられてしまいました。柵を少し取り外して、根っこから雑草をとり、手入れをしました。雑草のパワーは強力です！　雑草に負けずと、日々、成長してくれている木々に、いつの日か、色とりどりの実をつけてくれるのが楽しみです！
新しいシーズンの始まりです！
#nature #catskills #nonprofit #trees #ɴᴇᴡsᴇᴀsᴏɴ

Please Read my message to help Honzo Haven move to a new stage.
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Our farm is a haven for many animals, but in the winter, conditions can be quite harsh.
In particular, horses, donkeys, peacocks, and ducks need to live outside even when the temperature is cold or the ground is frozen solid.
Naturally, they also defecate a lot there. It is the same in the hut. If it is stuck to the floor, you cannot easily peel it off with a spatula. It takes all one's strength to peel it off, but it is very hard work. And in the process it drops poop on my shoulders and head. I can't get mad at it and have to smile.
But when we feed them, they eat as if they haven't eaten for 2.3 days, which makes us happy. Especially, since the peacocks are Lee Family, they are the spirit of the philosophy of "People Have the Power.
As the peacock Has the Power, the boy has already started to dynamically open his big wings and sing the hymn of love to the girl. This scene can be described as mystical, and I think this amore amore dance is a masterpiece of beauty to be seen in this world.
Good news is that after 13 years, the building permit for the NPO HONZO HAVEN has finally been granted and we are currently negotiating with the builder.
The reason why it has taken so long is because the site is a water shed, where drinking water to Manhattan passes through. It has taken us many years to get to this point because of the very strict regulations.

When we finally decided to start construction, we were very surprised to see the estimate, which was about three times higher than the original cost. But I couldn't give up on this plan. Because this is a school and a place of practice for learning family medicine and the wisdom of nature.
Furthermore, it is a place where people can improve and heal their mental and physical illnesses and regain a sense of purpose in life, with a focus on natural medicine. It is a very important place.

So, it would be very helpful if you could make a donation.

Thank you so much for your understanding.

Please donate:
https://www.honzohaven.org/s-u-p-p-o-r-t
or
Check Payable to : Honzo Haven Inc
Mail to: 145 E 35th St, Suite LL, NY, NY 10016

We are happy to report that we have received a building permit after almost 12 years! Here are renderings of the building. Our hearts are full of gratitude for your warm support, including the construction of the 108 steps. Thank you so much. We look forward to seeing you near future!

We are still collecting donations for the construction of Honzo Haven. We would appreciate your support.
Please check the link below to make a donation. https://www.honzohaven.org/s-u-p-p-o-r-t

嬉しいご報告があります。約12年の時を経て、建築許可がおりました！
こちらは建物の鳥瞰図となります。108ステップの建設をはじめ、皆様からのあたたかいご支援をいただき、一歩ずつ形となり、胸がいっぱいです。誠にありがとうございます。みなさまの笑顔に会える日を楽しみにしております！

Honzo Haven建設のための寄付金を引き続き募っています。皆様のご支援をお願いいたします。＜ご寄付は下記のリンクからお願いいたします＞
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https://www.honzohaven.org/s-u-p-p-o-r-t

Every single day rain or shine I am waking UP & DOWN & UP & DOWN ….108steps at morning and maintaining energy of steps✨

Spring is here in the Catskills!

Together with volunteer staff members, we worked to remove the covers from the 108 staircases that symbolize Honzo Haven's "let go of the ties of the past, present, and future". We swept, removed the plastic wrap that had been wrapped around the railings, and carefully wiped down the covers that had protected the staircases for almost 7 months before putting them away. With the covers off, the staircase breathed, and seemed to be happy! The shining sunlight, the fresh air of the Catskills, and the gently welcoming wilderness will always heal us!　It's a new beginning for 2023! We look forward to seeing you🌿

日に日に暖かくなってきて、ようやく、キャッツキルにも春が訪れました！

Honzo Havenの象徴である＜過去•現在•未来のしがらみを捨てる＞108の階段のカバーをとる作業をボランティアスタッフと共に行いました。階段のカバーの掃き掃除をして、手すりにぐるぐるに巻かれたラップをはずし、約7ヶ月間、階段を守ってくれたカバーを仕舞う前に入念にぞうきんで拭きます。カバーを外し、階段が息をして、喜んでいるようでした！輝く太陽光、キャッツキルの新鮮な空気、優しく迎えてくれる大自然はいつでも私たちを癒してくれます。　2023年の新しいスタートです！お会いできることを楽しみにしています🌷

All leaves are on the ground and ready for winter here.
全ての葉は大地に戻り冬ももうすぐ。

I was in Japan this summer
The peaceful place that welcomes me will not change
I'm home “Honzo Haven” at catskill
この夏は日本でした
迎えてくれた安らかな場所はいつでも温かくアットホームで変わらない
ただいまHonzo Haven

“Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.”by Gérard de Nerval
"あらゆる花は自然の中に咲く魂である”by ジェラール・ド・ネルヴァル
お花はいつも元気と勇気を与えてくれます！
#wildflowers #catskills #flowerpower

Stock up Sore throat syrups for season.
Less than 30min for 3 of them. May good to have with you.

氷点下10度まで下がって一気にセントラル暖房がフル稼働した夜に加湿器をつけ忘れて喉がいたいです。そんなことで常備の喉の痛みと咳のシロップ3種作りました。

**Honey Lemon
Soak in baking Soda water first
Slice them and put in Jar and add Honey (Raw honey) until Lemon is soaked.
　Ready in 2-3days.

**Onion honey
　Chopped Onion 1cup ,3 tablespoons Honey mix well and put in jar.Leave at room temperature until juice are coming out.Keep them in Refrigerator.

***Spiced ginger honey
100g (4oz)sliced ginger with skin.
1 tablespoon of spice
(Cinnamon ,cloves,black pepper etc.)
Pinch of Cayenne pepper.
Half cup of water in small pot and simmer 10min.Stop heat and add 2 oz of Raw Honey and juice of 1/2 Lemon.
Mix well and put in jar.

蜂蜜レモンと蜂蜜オニオンは説明するまでもなく。。重曹に30分ぐらいつけてよく洗ったレモンをスライスして瓶に入れて、浸かるくらいまで蜂蜜を注ぐ、固まってるものは適当に順番に入れて2-3日待って完成です。オニオンも小さくみじん切りして瓶に入れて蜂蜜を合わせて瓶に入れて常温で1日。冷蔵庫で保存した方がいいと思います。

スパイス生姜はちみつ

生姜100gは皮ごとスライスして鍋に入れて、お好みのスパイス大さじ1(私はシナモン、クローブ、オールスライス)とひとつまみくらいのカイエンペッパー、水を半カップを加えて弱火で10分。火を止めて蜂蜜50gとレモン汁半個分を加えて混ぜて瓶に保存。

10min away from us We have be loved swimming spots called Blue Hall where so busy for summer time.
Now nobody here but actually the water is more blue more clear and more spiritual. Many of you more staying inside for winter but if you really want to contact with Nature highly recommend go out off season. No leaf no bug no people only you and Nature❄️

ここから10分くらいの場所にある人気スポットブルーホール。この地を訪れてくれた方の多くは真夏なのに激しく冷たい水に入って身を清められた方も多いはず。わいわい仲間と過ごす夏も良いですが、冬がまた一段と良いエネルギーを発するのが自然の魅力。あなたと自然だけの世界がそこにあります。寒い寒いと部屋の中に居るのではなく近くの自然を訪れて欲しいです。華やかでない時、時には厳しい時、苦しい時に本質が見えるように冬の自然の教えは静かでそして威厳がありますよ。

#catskills #bluehall #offseason #アップステイトニ�ューヨーク

108 steps were ready for winter.
We filed surface of steps and waxed out with Shea butter. That night We had first snow for season.
長い冬に向けて108段の階段の冬支度をしました。一段一段手でやすりをかけてシアバターでかるくコーティング。掃除と言う名の禅業の様な瞑想の様な時間でした。

#catskillsmountains #108steps

We had frost this morning for the first time of this winter.Few weeks behind than usually.
Running around for get ready for long and cold ❄️
例年より数週間遅れて初霜おりました。ここから一気に寒くなり長く厳しく美しい冬がやってきます。

#catskills #holisticlife

It’s first day of fall. Autumn foliage ge is staying here.Our neighber be loved water fall was so quiet this morning after busy summer season.

#catskills #earlyfall #naturelovers

Nature owed(..... No human cared😂)Asian Pear are fully ripen on branches and time to eat!!
It’s Yummy.

This year we have more than enough for sharing so if anybody want to taste of Nature it’s available at Honzokaku NRC😊

野放し梨が鈴なりです。人の手が何も加わらず、熟すまで木の上で自由奔放に育った梨は何かやっぱり素朴で梨そのものの美味しさです。とは言え「重い重い」と梨に声が聞こえてきそうなので今年は剪定しようと思います。

#catskills #fruitpicking #鈴なり梨
#秋の収穫

Dokudami/Fishmint Balm are ready to share at Honzokaku at NYC.First lot made by Dr.Ken ❣️健先生が一生懸命作ったドクダミクリーム本草閣にありますよ！限定27個😊

#Dokudamibalm#herbalife#catskills #ドクダミクリーム#薬草

Peacock family are staying together and they are safely making happy family.And make us so happy also.
Once Dad knows babies are growing he let all decorate feathers out.He would say

“I am done!!”

His feather start grow again early winter for next season.How he grow that lots of beautiful feathers in few months every year！！

孔雀の赤ちゃん無事元気にお母さん、お父さんの元で成長中です。お父さんは無事子孫を残せたとわかると飾りの羽根をどさっと落としてまた身軽になって自分の命を謳歌しています。

“あぁ~こりゃ軽い”

お父さんがぼやいていそうです。
晩秋には来春のための羽根が育ち始めます。ほんのちょっとのご飯でなぜあんなに沢山の素敵な羽根がスルスルっと成長するのかと毎年感嘆します。

#peacockfamily #catskills #孔雀#自然の力

Making samples of Fish mint (Dokudami/Houttuynia) cream.Especially for anti-itch also detox.Start try using and improve!!

どくだみクリームの試作を作りあちこちにあるありとあらゆる虫刺され😂で使用してみています。使いきれないくらい群生してるのでドクダミたっぷりクリームです。もう少し蜜蝋を減らした方が使いやすそうです。。

#houttuynia #herbalife #holisticremedies #catskills #ドクダミクリーム＃自然療法

Many of medicinal plant called weed.May because of their strong life power. But for us important herbs and Dr.Ken picked dandelion one of most important herbs which somehow out of Herb market.So we are growing them instead Lawn mowing.And washed at stream and drying now.
何らかの理由でたんぽぽが漢方マーケットから姿を消しているので芝刈りをせず成長させていたたたんぽぽが十分なサイズになったので根から収穫して川で洗って干しました。薬効のある植物は生命力が強く繁殖するので嫌がられますが、先生は「宝の山だぁ〜」とにこにこです。

#dandelion # medicinal plants#catskills #holisticlife #薬草
＃自然療法

Finally we got break from Rain!!!
Now we really need sunshine and nice wind to dry out.Hay farmers need to 2nd cut hay for season,vegetables farmers need to vegetables grow!

Meanwhile Enjoying beauty of nature.✨
Sunshine morning after wet day makes beautiful light reflections:)

ここ数週間休み休みではあるものの季節外れの豪雨続き。このタイミングでの雨はファーム動物たちのご飯の草のカットを送らせて干し草不足を生み出し、このまま晴れなかったら冬の干し草の有無つまりは値段に大きく影響し、野菜の成長にも大切な時期なため伸び悩むお野菜に第一次産業に携わる方達は深刻です。ここから持ち返してくれる事を祈ります。

滞る外仕事は地道にこなすとして、先ずは雨上がりのおひさまの朝にだけ見ることが出来る小川の美しさにうっとり。神さま君臨しそうなこの光景:)

#catskills #sunshine #naturelovers #afterrain #雨上がり #小川 #木漏れ日

Daily wild flower bouquet.
Anything make pretty bouquets and bring joy to the room.

毎朝お花を摘むのが日課です。何も咲いていない時は色々な形の葉や草のブーケでも冷蔵庫の葉付きにんじんでもなんでもありです。

#wildflowers #bouquet #花を飾ろう #catskills #生活に花を

Blooming season of Fishmint/Dokudami.This is one of best & be loved herbs for Detox.Every year we make tea and tincture also crashed raw leaves are best medicine for bug&bee bite. Our life saver!!!

日本から遅れること1ヵ月程？ドクダミのシーズン到来。もう少し咲いたら数日かけてドクダミ仕事です。。。生の葉で作ったお茶もおひさま乾燥のお茶も人気です。

#fishmint #herbs #detoxherb #catskills #どくだみ

Baby peacock was hatched.
Happy to meet you babies❤️

孔雀の赤ちゃん産まれました。
今年も新しい命に出会えて嬉しいです。自然のリスクと大きな両親に踏まれるダブルのリスクをとってもお母さんと一緒にいるか人間母さんと安全に暮らすか毎年悩みます。さてさて。。

#peackock #peacockchicks #catskills #ニューヨーク田舎暮らし
#孔雀#ひよこ

Wild Yarrow picking!!
Dr.Ken will make combination herbal tea with.Yarrow has so many medicinal effects!!And it’s taste good!!
フィールドにいっぱい咲いていたヤロウ(セイヨウノコギリソウ)を収穫しました。健先生に他のハーブとのブレントティーのレシピを考えて貰って本草閣を通してみなさんとシェアしたいと思っています。

#harbalife #wildflowers #yarrow #ハーブ茶 #ヤロウ #catskills #薬草

Happy departure to the world yesterday.Have a wonderful life!!

この写真の直後昨日元気に巣立ちました。
自由いっぱい羽ばたけ！！

#巣立ち#wildbird #newlife

One little bird (northern rough winged swallow)knows everything she supposed to know for her life.Last year she had healthy 5 babies and she is doing exactly same this year!!
玄関の真上に去年に引き続き巣を作って子育てしているツバメの仲間の巣。川があって野があって、動物の毛があるこの地はご飯も巣の素材も豊富な鳥の子育てパラダイス。昨日孵化した5匹の子あっという間に巣立ちます。動物の子育ては過不足なく美しい。
#birdnest #catskills #鳥の子育て

Season of German Iris now.
Here is around 1800 feet high and surrounded by mountains so having own time schedule for blooming. Couple of hummingbird was visiting them.Which I never able to take photo.

　山と川にぐるりと囲まれたここHonzoHaven の地理的位置。地元の人にもちょっと他と違うよねと言われるタイミング(基本的に遅い)でお花が咲きます。シンプルなこのあやめがこの地にあっています。

さっきハチドリが数匹遊びに来ていました。蜜も美味しいのかな。いつか写真おさめてみたいです。。

#iris #catskills #あやめ＃108steps

Finally all cold week plans are going outside. Dr.Ken moves to bigger planter for growing season. Loquat leaves are very important for Dr.Ken’s heat treatment.

枇杷の木が育つには寒すぎるキャッツキル。数年前に長引く停電で発電機が起動し続け燃料切れて温室が一晩止まってせいで全滅してしまった枇杷の木を再び種からせっせと育てているDr.Ken.やっと外に出せたので大きな植木鉢に移しました。育ってる矢先から葉っぱがどんどん患者さんに届いて行って椰子の木の様。頑張れ枇杷の木！
#loquat #holistichealth #枇杷の葉

Good time to make Honey vinegar.Let’s make a yummy and healthy brink for hot season.
Today I made last fresh lyrics (filled up jar)and half local honey and half apple cider vinegar until all flowers soaked.Keep at dark cool place.After 2-3weeks strains flower. Mix with water or club Soda and nice and healthy summer drink!!
Strong scent editable flower & Herb are good for this. I will make Bee balm one too.
最後のライラックを瓶いっぱいに詰めてりんご酢とはちみつを同量に花が浸かるまで注いではちみつ酢を作りました。冷暗所に置いて待つ事2-3週間。お花を取り除けば香り良いはちみつ酢の出来上がりです。水や炭酸水で割るととっても美味しいですよ。ジンでも美味しいらしいです。香りのあるハーブやお花がおすすめ。ミントや生姜もいいかも？Bee balmで作るのがお気に入り。日本語でなんて呼ばれているんのかご存知の方いらっしゃいますか？

#herbvinegar #lyrics #はちみつ酢 #ライラック

I found an acorn which just sprouted in the moss about month before. Now She start grow.
So cute!!

去年の秋落ちたであろうどんぐりが苔の間でひっそり隠れてリスや鳥や乾燥や踏んづけられるリスクから守られながら成長中。知らなければ踏んでしまう通り道に根付いたどんぐりさん。成長を見守りたいと思います。

#catskills #acorn #forestwalk #どんぐり

When we have editable flower we make decoration ice for fun. Feel like something special and treat ourselves.Just mint also nice to make！
食べられるお花がある季節になるとその時あるものを氷に加えています。なんとなく嬉しくてなんとなく優雅でなんとなく暮らしを大切に自分を大切にしてる感じが好きです。ほんのちょっとの幸せ大事にしたいって思います。お客様にも喜ばれますよ。今日はミント、たんぽぽ、すみれ、ライラック、ブルーベリーのお花です。
#ediableflowers #catskills #お花を楽しむ暮らし#暮らしを楽しむ

Long experienced Farmer& agriculture researcher Mr.S from Japan teach us herbal enzymes for healthy growth.We made with black sugar which included high calcium and mugwort.
It’s available in few month for high season！！
する人ぞ知る素晴らしい農家さんであり研究者でもある方から薬草酵素の作り方を教わったのでヨモギが生えるのを待って作りました。ヨモギと黒砂糖を混ぜて2ヶ月寝かせます。出来上がったら去年みんなで植えた果樹たちにあげようと思います。

#herbalenzymesyrup #108steps #naturalfarming #薬草酵素液

Every drop of spring water from our land correct into Rondout reservoir and supply to NYC. Nature&Man made beauty keep our life together.

この辺りで湧き出た湧水たちはこの貯水池に集められニューヨークの街へと運ばれていきます。許可を取れば手漕ぎボートに乗ってマス釣りも楽しめます。この貯水池まで来たらHonzoHaven はもう直ぐ！

#catskills #nycwatersystem #水を守る#108steps

Our physical life are start from mom.
No matter what.
She loves you before you are coming out and forever.
We love mom after she left and forever.

My baby Luna’s life has started here at barn in 2007 it was beautiful full moon night.
Did you think about mom yesterday?

We did!!

母なる大地での私たちの命は誰もみんなお母さんから始まったと言う事。見えない世界から見える世界へのゲートの様な、ずっと繋がっていた様な。

私たちの大切なルナの命は2007年サラとレオと言う命を通ってこの世に産まれました。初夏の満月の美しい夜でした。

昨日の母の日お母さんの事を想いましたか？

#mother#goldenretriever #ゴールデンレトリバー #母なる大地

Our farm family No.3/Potbelly pig TONPEI.He is super cute smart boy.
We can see how much he use brains for his own comfy life.
今日紹介するのはとても賢くて愛らしい豚(ポットベリーと言う種類)のとん平君。暑い日には泥を身体に塗ってクールダウン。寒い日には藁に埋もれて温かく。強風の日にはお部屋の入り口に藁を出して壁を作り、凍って歩きにくい時はワラで渡り廊下を作ってしまう。馬の大和と今は亡きゴールデンレトリバーのサラちゃんのことが大好き。
#potbellypig #catskills #hobbyfarm #豚のいる生活 #108steps

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