Synchronicity?

It is fascinating to me how people find their way to Hickory Nut Forest. My husband
John and I have created this eco-community with the intention of drawing like-minded
souls with a passion for protecting the land and living sustainably. Yet we have done
very little (until recently) to “market” the place.

Last weekend John and I were relaxing the eco-community's retreat center, Laughing Waters, doing some laundry and finishing up business from the weekend, when a knock came at our door. We opened it and met Kathy and Jean Pierre, who were visiting the area from Reno. They had been looking for an eco-community within a 30 minute drive from Asheville and had already checked out a couple of other places.

On their last morning in the area, JP wanted to continue to go about their quest systematically. That morning though, Kathy wanted to do things differently. She wanted to get in their car and meander, allowing their intuition to be their guide.

As it turned out, their GPS was not working when they got into the car, and so they did things Kathy’s way and decided to follow exit 53 B off I-40 that said “Blue Ridge Parkway/Bat Cave.”

Cruising along for 15 minutes or so after leaving the interstate, things began to open up. They loved the looming mountains and charming pastures and barns they were passing. They commented on the sign that informed them they were crossing the Continental Divide. Shortly afterwards, they saw the entrance to Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community and pulled in.

They drove all the way up to Marcia’s lot at the top of the development and spoke to her about Hickory Nut Forest. She directed them to Laughing Waters retreat site and community center where she
thought we might still be. Even though the gate was locked, they parked their car at the
top of the drive and walked down to the community center. We were amazed to learn
from each other that we all had the same vision for how we intend to live, and that in
our different ways we were calling on the universe for guidance.

John and I have been asking for the right people to show up to add their energies to this growing community. Kathy and JP have been asking to find the community of their dreams. Whether or not
they end up living in Hickory Nut Forest, we all feel that our paths will continue to cross.
And it affirmed our belief that if you put out a clear and strong intention, it will come to
pass.


To see more of Hickory Nut Forest visit www.HickoryNutForest.ecofriendlycommunities.com/

To see the retreat center visit
www.LaughingWatersNC.com