The Archives: Baja EcoWarrior Retreat
The day was long and full - the kind of day you are unlikely to ever forget. As the people get quieter and the lights begin to dwindle, it seems like the sounds of the sea get gently louder. Just as they stirred you awake, the lapping waves now call you to rest.
A ray of warmth is gently cast onto your slowly awakening body. The cool of the night is already retreating as the first peak of sunrise surfaces across the horizon. The world around you is still foggy - a landscape that could almost only be imagined - desert, sea, and mountains juxtaposed in some sort of peace.
Once upon a time, in a land where anxious minds never sleep and rest is a sign of weakness, there lived a queen who longed for respite. For a break from her duties and a way to reconnect with herself - away from the pressures of her kingdom. But, to the queen, it seemed, there was no place she could turn...
Our Baja EcoWarrior Retreat was something I envisioned for this shop from the very beginning. A Drop in the Ocean has always been about so much more than zero waste. Our vision is a sustainable future for all living things, and one of my favorite ways to work towards this future is with our Baja EcoWarrior Retreat.
Our Baja EcoWarrior Retreat is nothing short of magical, truly. This place and this experience has changed my life in more ways than I can count, and I know it's done the same for so many others who have set foot at the Vermilion Sea Field Station. Here's what Robin from our 2021 retreat has to say about it...