my space in time.

I have many dreams for my future, which includes more travel (through Mexico, Central America, South America, the middle east and Thailand), I would like to deepen my yoga practice and become certified to teach kundalini yoga and yoga therapy, furthermore I would like to become a certified naturopath and holistic nutritionist. Yet, my ultimate dream is to open a public space filled with intense energy, full of love, happiness, open-mindness and Oneness.

I am not sure where I will open this space, but I do know what I want to include in the space:

First, I want it to be a café that serves fresh juices, super foods, wheatgrass, organic teas and coffee, kombucha, vegan baked goods and healthy snacks; possibly light meals, such as salads, soup and prepared sandwiches and wraps. I would like to have at least 50% of the produce on the menu grown in our own backyard organic garden. The rest of the menu will be local and fairtrade.

Next, I want the space to be for: art, music, poetry, workshops, classes, yoga, meditation, homeless refuge, healing, and weekly gatherings.

All the artwork will be a display of local artist’s work, it will be a place for musicians to jam on open mic nights, local poets can read weekly, workhops, classes and gatherings led by different teachers and groups with the  possibilities being endless, anything from learning gardening, a new trade, etc. The space will also be used for gatherings such as crocheting, parenting groups, etc. I would like to offer daily yoga and meditation classes, along with the space used for reiki, crystal healing and massage therapy. In addition to all this, I would like to be able to offer weekly free dinners for homeless or those in need of a meal. (All welcomed, without judgment).

I can already visualize its appearance.  I would like a large verandah in front and in back with seating, in the back I would like to have a bonfire pit and hanging tree lights and lanterns. I would like the back verandah overlooking the garden. Also, it will need to be large enough to have a mini stage for open mic nights and yoga. It is really important to me that the place has a good energy and people feel very relaxed and welcomed there, whether they are buying café items or not. I do not want the space to be about profit, I want it to be more about Oneness. I thought it would be neat to be able to offer a work exchange instead of paychecks. For instance, we all work together for trade. Maybe one person could work a few hours a day in exchange for free daily yoga or other healing. Everything will be on the trade principle and any profit made will go towards the weekly free meal and clothing and shelter for those in need.

To conclude, I have a few different name ideas that have been floating around in my head for a while now: Waking Dream [Café], Subterranean Sanctuary, Hydroponic Garden, Seed to Soil, or Seed to Earth.