A Thanksgiving Feast -- Photo Essay

Executive Chef Tomoko Kominami created this beautiful and delicious feast for Grail Springs guests to celebrate  during Thanksgiving 2012.

Artistry in fruit and flowers 

Grail Springs foods are eco-friendly, fairly-traded and animal-friendly -- all for the good of people and Planet.  Visit the Grail Spring Wellness Kitchen for inspiration and healthy recipes you can easily make at home.

Locally-sourced and healthy Whole Earth cuisine

We are so grateful for Earth's abundance and this generous bounty. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Pretty pumpkin dessert

All photos by John Parson

Congratulations to our Autumn Equinox draw winners

Grail Springs in autumn  Credit: John Parson 

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Autumn Equinox celebration and shared their family traditions, rituals and ceremonies for recognizing the beginning of the fall season. We loved hearing from you all! 

We're also happy to announce the five recipients of our Autumn Equinox draw. Each recipient will receive a bottle of Avalon Sacred Mediation Bath Oil from Glastonbury, UK. These fragrant bath infusions are made with Frankincense, Bergamot, Neroli and Lavender. They also contain Vitamin E -- a welcome treat for your skin in winter.  

The winners are: 

1. Colleen Friesen

2. Summer Plewes

3. Frugal Deb 

4. Michele Cove 

5. Deborah M. A. Haentjens

If your name appears above, please email your name and mailing address to Michele@GrailSprings.com and we'll send you your Autumn Equinox gift. 

Did you miss the celebration? Sign up for our free enewsletter, follow us on Twitter or watch the Grail Springs Wellness Retreat Facebook page for news on upcoming draws and giveaways.  

We hope you all enjoy the autumn season-- a powerful time to reflect, express gratitude and celebrate abundance. 

Celebrate Autumn Equinox with a gift from us

Autumn Reflection at Grail Springs  Credit: John Parson

September 22nd is the Fall Equinox and, as the nights grow longer, it’s a time for reflection and giving thanks. At Grail Springs, we’re looking back with appreciation on our best summer season ever and recording new inspirations. Autumn is also a time to detox and strengthen the immune system (visit the Grail Springs website for Top Detox Tips.  We’d love to hear how you plan to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox!

Share your favourite fall ritual (or Grail Springs memory) with us here, on Twitter or on our Grail Springs Wellness Retreat  Facebook page by September 30, 2012 and you could receive one of five free bottles of Glastonbury Meditation Bath Oil ($25 value). We're giving away five bottles of this magical oil to recognize the most inspiring ideas and memories. These fragrant bath infusions are made with Frankincense, Bergamot, Neroli and Lavender – they’re soothing for your mind and calming for the soul... Happy Autumn Equinox Everyone!

Life Coaching - Day 4 - Cleansing our Finances

We all are capable of and deserve great abundance. Most of us have some toxins getting in the way of allowing the abundance that wants to come our way. With positive intention, here are some ways you can cleanse your finances to remove the toxins and make room for more!

- Get your bills paid and up to date
- Establish automatic payments for bills
- Establish automatic payments for yourself (savings)!
- Take care of any outstanding paperwork
- Be sure you are informed and feel great about your investments
- Be up front and make payment arrangements for any debts you still have

What we are really doing here is detoxing any negative, fearful or dead energy out of our financial life! There is also something very powerful about putting positive energy towards our abundance.

Happy Cleansing!