postcards from paradise and the women of las rancheritas

last sunday i shared the forging of hearts.

i began the story of one village, gutsy intention, 

and a bright dream.

here is where the dream begins.

in a rural paradise where the hands and hearts of women

nurture their families in 

traditional and miraculous ways.

if you have been with me for very long you have

met these women and heard their story.

 if you know their story, you know the warm and charming

Charlotte Bell.

if you know charlotte, you kow the 

The Rug Hook Project

if you know the rug hook project you will

want to know their

dream..

 "The village has given Las Rancheritas a building.

It is sound construction but rough on details.

The plan is to remodel it and create a store and mini restaurant.

The location is stunning with views of the mountains and San Miguel to the NW.

 Agustin Gonzales is on the road and only 3 miles from a 1000 year old pyramid

that opened in Feb. http://www.tourist-a.com/canada-de-la-virgen/ 

this is an amazing draw for tourist

and to get there you must drive right through Agustin Gonzales.

That plus the many adventure tours in the area make the concept of a successful store a real possibility."

charlotte bell

if you know their dream,

you will want to be a part of helping it come true.

today my paradise is the hope of helping

and entire village manifest a dream

that will support a bright future for generations.

tomorrow i will share how you 

can help this dream come true.

now dear friends, where has paradise taken you?

each sunday we gather to share a visual postcard from our world.

please join us to share a view of yours.

 

 

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Comments

[Magical Mystical Teacher]

Paradise has taken me to Mexico, just as it has taken you! My post is coming soon--just as soon as the muse will cooperate! How I love the project conveyed by your words and photos!

[Stephanie]

I REALLY hope we get to visit them this year!

x...x

[Sue Fox]

My little mat sits on the window ledge where I muse with my camera and perhaps a sip wine, in my haste to capture a moment a drop or two was slipped from my glass onto Daisy's head, now she has a pink mouth instead of cream, I think she liked it! ;~) x

[noelle]

Ah well I know this wonderful project well and the beauty of these hooked rugs is beyond compare. My lovely little rug featuring the lady astride a burro with flowers enhances my little office and makes it a home for me. I was glad to be part of this project and what these wonderful artists are doing to realize a dream!
xoxo,
Noelle

[Cheryl's Excellent Adventure]

Beautiful photos, Rebecca. Can hardly wait to her more about the hooked rug project.

[joannemo@comcast.net]

wonderful photos...your life must be so full and interesting....

[Hettienne Grobler]

it is wonderful to be part of making another's dreams come true!

[deb taylor]

I am the lucky recipient of one of these lovely art pieces...a pillow top!! So in love with the energy I feel when I admire this project!

[Laurie Zuckerman]

Always you post the most beautiful photos with the highest sentiment. I am not personally familiar with this hooked rug project of this community in Mexico, although I have a vague remembrance that you have written about them before. These are LOVELY!!

[Tracy]

BEAUTIFUL rugs... they are so bright, colorful and full of stories... just like these shining people who create them. Wonderful to see! :o) Happy Days, dear Rebecca ((HUGS))