The dramatic terrain, village tranquility, and spaciousness of earth and sky all contribute in making this place ideal for leaving behind the speed and stress of contemporary life, slowing down, reconnecting with the natural world, and cultivating awareness.
Different times of year provide a variety of climates and conditions. In the dry season, December through May, the sun washes some of the vivid colors from the landscape, the sky takes on a full spectrum of blues, and the clarity of air causes the mountain vistas to expand. In June, fields are planted with corn and beans, bringing a verdant green to the village. In the rainy time, mid August through mid November, the landscape becomes brilliant with wildflowers and greens of every shade, while clouds and mist rise up swiftly and magically from the river valley below.