Thanks for this marvelous weekend! There is a whole world to learn from this
our land, and you are our translators, we are leaving happy and well fed
with all the splendid food by Lucy and co., we wish you the best.
Familia Spitalier, México, D.F. August 1999

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When we were driving to this place from Mexico City we wondered "Where are
we coming to? How is it going to be this strange weekend? Any expectative
we had was amply fulfilled and it is truly a joy to meet people like you,
not only because of the care and protection of nature but for salvaging the
traditions and augment man's spirit's wealth. Thanks for what you taught
through your example.
Familia Chozas, México, D.F. August 2000

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Thanks for this experience. The "temazcal" (sweat lodge), the forest and the
vegetable garden taught us a lot of things from ourselves that we did not
know. The food and hospitality have also been excellent. We hope to put to
practice the project that only a few days ago seemed illusory but thanks to
this visit feels more tangible and real. We hope to be back soon with the
other half of our family.
Rodrigo y Armando T., México, D.F. November 2000

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"We think this is a most wonderful permaculture site. Your attention to
detail and comfort for your guests is much appreciated. The food is
delicious. The balance of farm, dairy and forest is most carefully planned.
The world needs many more people like you in order to transform our planet
from our dangerous consumptive self-centered way of living to a balance,
peaceful and most of all sustainable lifestyle, so that our children can
know of the world´s riches and can sustain their own families on into the
future."
Karen S. and Peter S., Portland, Oregon U.S.A. October 2000

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This project sheds a lot of hope, the shadows of Mordor are not blacker from
this rebelling refuge, I hope, like you, that this place, more than a
shelter be a world's model proposal, hope to work together in these matters.
Congratulations.
Juan Pablo Estudillo, México, D.F. January 2003

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Sometimes we wake up feeling alone, that our dreams have gone beyond sanity.
Knowing places like Las Cañadas beckons our going ahead.
María J. y Manuel U., Querétaro, Qro., March 1999

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"He who binds to himself a joy
Does the nature´s life destroy
But he who kines the joy as it flies
Lives in eternity sunrise ".

This William Blake's poem mirrors this enchanting place's spirit: You can
touch Nature with a kiss, passing, flying. Thanks Ricardo and Tania and all
Las Cañadas gang.
Paul C., Le Thoronet, France, November 2002

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Thanks a lot for having allowed us to share with you this life project. The
children learn through living experiences and this one for sure was very
rich. I hope the seed was received in fertile soil and they have the
sensibility to make it grow. We look forward to repeat the experience soon.
Colegio Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Oax., June 2002

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Thanks for this Nature's injection so good for us asphalt flowers.
Congratulations for your project!
Ana Leticia, México, D.F., June 2002

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I am leaving renewed and with strength to work the soil as well as the
spirit!
Gaby E. de H., México, D.F., October 2002

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Pioneering, visionary, inspiring ... inspiring
It has been very enjoyable to meet your big family and to share a good time
at Las Cañadas.
Jorge K., Enlaces Ambientales, México City, December 2002

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It is very moving to see the work and enthusiasm that fuels you all,
congratulations.
Febo y Mónica, México, D.F., May 2003

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Thanks a million for all the attentions to the Nebraska University, Tropical
Ecology group. All, from the arrangements to the lodging, the food, the
forest and the weather were excellent.
Ernesto Ruelas I., Xalapa, Ver., July 2003

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Thank you for helping us listen to our hearts.
Gabriela Márquez, July 2003

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I truly congratulate you from the bottom of my heart. Funes Monzote family
had good expectations from Las Cañadas, but reality has gone beyond them by
far. All the components, the forest walk, the vegetable garden, the orchard,
the buildings, restrooms, food, cheeses and cheesery, everithing is
impressive. And having lived the "temazcal" experience is an unforgettable
thing in my life.
I wish you great success and congratulations!
Dr. Fernando Funes A, CUBA, Agosto 2003

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It has been very gratifying to know teachings so marvelous to leave a better
world for our grandchildren in harmony with Nature for the next thousands of
years.
Boone H., Rancho Teja, Ixtlán de Juarez Oaxaca, September 2003

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First of all, receive my more sincere thankfullness for the hospitality in
my trip to your beautiful and interesting country. It was truly a fortune
meeting you and learning of your family enterprise that, with so much
respect and love, you are working at giving it form. May God preserve you
and keeps on giving you the satisfaction of living in this quiet pool.
Carlos Hernando M., El Hatico, Colombia, July 2003

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Beautiful family and all those who work at and believe in Las Cañadas.
Thank you very much ...for believing in a dream and be making it reality step by step, for rescuing the lost paradise, for all your effort and example and love to life, to
life, to life ...
Miguel Angel M., OCIA-LA, Oaxaca, October 2003

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Thank you for an experience that I will keep for as long as I live, an
example to follow. It is good to know that there is out there some persons
making a titanic effort and sharing the knowledge.
Iván Lomeli, La Barca, Jalisco, November 2003

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Sometimes, in this consumist world, where everything is measured in money,
the status, etc. The most important passes to the last place, but being with
you, with Nature and teaching us a little consciousness of our environment,
is where we meet our real selves again.
Paula Cortazar, México D.F., January 2004

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We sincerely thank you for all the attentions. We have had a marvelous time in this place of natural beauty were we ate well and slept better. With your every day hard work, have made of Las Cañadas a little piece of paradise. So long!
Leticia y Fulvio E., México, D.F., February 2004