Friends of the Oasis

 

Healing, Philosophy, Politics and Spirituality   Massage, Spas and Retreats   Media   Music   Art and Graphics   Books   Education and Life Improvement   Real Estate, Construction and Development  •  Gambling   Business    Retail  Technology  •  Travel and Dining

 

"The Oasis was a most wonderful element of our retreat at Harbin Hot Springs and the most wonderful element is you...you are the heart, the soul, the shining star of your true Oasis and naturally, all of Middletown and beyond...hugs from us both"...Virginia

 

The following are links to just a few of the fascinating guests who have graced our Breakfast Table.  These are their interests and businesses.  There is a connected community of amazing beings who cross paths here.  This page is maintained in order to facilitate these people meeting and adding directly to each others' lives.  Knowing them has certainly added to mine.

 

Healing, Philosophy, Politics and Spirituality

Ancient Organics provides organic ghee in the Ayervedic tradition.

The Beezone is dedicated to understanding the spiritual teachings of Ruchira Avatar Adi Da Samraj

Bob Mackura has written "Ego, Soul and Beyond" and shares his work and message at www.soulworkers.com .

Jim Dreaver:  "The Way of Harmony", "The Ultimate Cure:  The Healing Energy Within" , and "Somatic Technique" are some of the materials that are available at this website.

Elspeth G. Seddig, ND, Naturopathic Doctor, of the Pacific Heights Naturopathic Clinic, P.C., 4255 18th Street, Suite 202 SF, CA 94114  415.921.2123  415.921.2123 , "Preventative, effective medicine in pursuit of health, not dis-ease"

Goji Entrepeneur International ...many of the world's longest living people consume regular daily helpings of a tiny red fruit that may just be the world's most powerful anti-aging food the goji berry.

The Israel Palestine Project ...is committed to producing a quantum leap toward an equitable and enduring peace...through the creation of a common historical narrative.

Jamieson Health Center is run by Samuel R Jamieson , Doctor of Chiropractic in San Jose.

Joanna Macy's web site opens doors to the new bodies of thought, time-tested spiritual practices, and pioneering group methods, "that I find to be powerful inspirations to understanding and action. I share these resources in service to the revolution of our time: the 'Great Turning' from the industrial growth society to a life-sustaining civilization."

LaJolla Whole Health provides EDS testing, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Nutritional Counseling, Reike, BTM Testing. Michelle Lesueur will answer your questions.

Personal Life Media has juicy lifestyle content for people at the leading edge of culture.  Talk shows, reality audio, interviews, tips, guided exercises and frank discussion delivered via streams, podcasts and blogs.

Stephen M. Rosenthal, MD, a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at UCSF.

Technology for the Soul is the website of Yehuda Berg, who is internationally renowned as a leading authority of Kabbalah, the Torah and Talmud.

Sacred Therapy ...psychotherapist and spiritual teacher Estelle Frankel travels to the heart of Jewish mysticism to reveal how people of any faith can draw upon this rich body of teachings to gain wisdom, clarity, and a deeper sense of meaning in the midst of modern life.

 

Massage, Spas and Retreats

Greta Zeit, trained at the School of Shiatsu and Massage at Harbin Hot Springs, and in Somatics Technique at the Massage Therapy Institute in Davis, currently contracts with Indian Springs Resort, in Caistoga, as well as offers massage at the Backyard Garden Oasis.

Elaine Marie offers massage, deep tissue, watsu and aquatic massage. Some modalities are very nurturing and relaxing, others are profoundly healing. 

Harbin Hot Springs has a world class massage school and retreat.  Operated by the Heart Consciousness Church, it is a clothing optional facility.

Indian Springs Resort, where Greta offers massage, is the oldest spa in Calistoga and the only spa with pure mud!  Their spa services are varied and excellent.

Sacred Springs Resort, Ashanna Solaris has been involved in the healing arts for the past 20 years supporting the process of transformation, healing and creative expression in numerous groups and individuals. She is a Clarity Breathwork Practitioner and Trainer, Reiki Master, Teacher of the Awakening Your Light Body Training, Hypnotherapist and Intuitive Counselor. With studies from New York University and California Institute of Integral Studies, Ashanna has a passion for supporting others in their deepest embodiment of truth and creative healing expression. You can find out more about Ashanna and her Clarity Breathwork™ practice and other retreats and workshops at: www.breatheinlove.com.

Andrei Skwira is a Spiritual Life Coach, Clarity Breathwork Practitioner/Trainer and Aquatic Bodyworker with extensive training and certifications in Watsu, Waterdance, Healing Dance as well as Esalen, Thai, Swedish, Self-healing and Movement Education. His main passion is learning to live an awakened life and to share it with others. He enjoys in-depth study and practice of self-inquiry and meditation as a path of liberation. You can find out more about Andrei and his breathwork and aquatic bodywork practice at: www.fluidbreath.com.

 

Media

KBLX, the Quiet Storm, and its News Director, Nikki Thomas, bring you soft and warm R&B and Jazz.

Larry Mantle hosts AirTalk on KPCC 89.3 FM (NPR), Southern California Public Radio

 

Music

Shelley Abbott is a vocalist, guitarist, writer and does vocal impersonations.

Anonymous 4  The four women who comprise Anonymous 4 combine musical, literary, and historical scholarship with contemporary performance

Audio Box Studios  is a premier rehearsal facility in San Francisco. Conceived, owned and operated by San Francisco native musicians with deep roots in the local music scene...

Carmen Grillo, former Tower of Power band member.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra There is no doubt about it—the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is “World’s Best. Chicago’s Own.” And now, the world’s best just got better. Starting in September 2010, Riccardo Muti will take up his post as the CSO’s tenth music director and present an incredible array of concerts in his inaugural season.

Eric Martin tours regularly in the US and Asia. 

Greta Larson is a recitalist, sings in a band called Great Highway.

KaraokeByMarj DJ and Karaoke Host .... Weddings, Corporate Events and Family Occasions in Northern Idaho.  (208)704-3843  (208)704-3843

Katie Bishop music:  a heart feels, a mouth speaks, a soul survives

The Karnofsky Project  provides used band instruments to unserved children in New Orleans.  Mr. Karnofsky was a businessman in New Orleans. As he made coal deliveries around New Orleans, his son and his son’s friend rode the coal delivery wagon, helping Mr. K with the deliveries. Each day as they passed a particular store, the son’s friend pointed to an old cornet in the window, a cornet he couldn’t hope to buy but longed to play.
One day, Mr. Karnofsky stopped at the store, walked in and came out with the cornet. He handed it to his son’s friend and told him he could work it off. The young man did and went on to play a pretty good horn. His name was Louis Armstrong and Mr. Karnofsky took the time to care about a kid.

Lou Rawls --a voice that one critic has called "sweet as sugar, soft as velvet, strong as steel, smooth as butter." ...Sinatra once said about the two of them that they were " saloon singers--voices that's all, reaching into hearts and souls." ... we will miss him ...

Art and Graphics

 

Atsuko Otsuka is an Author, Writer and Photographer, who,Since beginning her career as a photojournalist in 1986, has been growing this sense deeply while covering wars and environmental destruction, learning of the lives of those who are affected with diseases, and seeing the trials faced by people who are struggling to put troubled pasts behind them.

Beth Hartmann’s sculpture reflects the feelings left after she has viewed objects in nature or people interacting. Using her own techniques and alternative reflective or translucent materials, she constructs objects and installations which work to provoke viewer reactions.

Daniel Randolph is an artist who works with all media and subjects

ForBeadin'  is one of San Francisco’s most unique bead stores conveniently located at 1195 Church St. in Noe Valley.

Fritsch Design provides graphics design services

Hani Shafrin sculptures  ... passion and curiosity, inner journey, creative relationship to nature.

Mira Reisberg teaches courses in Transformational Arts Practice and children's book writing, illustrating, and publishing while  creating her own books and art pieces. She is also an experienced marketer and web designer and designed this site.

Segmented Turning provides software for working with hardwoods.

Spencer Tunick has photographed large groups of naked people in unusual settings.  He and his art has been showcased on PBS.  You can even sign up to participate.

 

Books

Harem Sister is a young woman's quest for personal power in ancient Persia, written by Michele Fontaine,, who is an award-winning writer and author ... she lives and dances in San Francisco...

 

Education and Life Improvement

Chosen Futures ... success by definition

Strategies for Learning provides one to one educational experiences for those with learning challenges.

  

Real Estate, Construction, and Development

Arco Iris Woodworking and Consulting offers Fine Homes & Remodeling, Environmentally Sustainable Building & Consulting, Green Co-Housing, Sustainable Forestry

The Guthrie Group, Keller Williams Realty is in Brentwood, CA

Imprev  is an on-line design center for real estate.

Ryan Associate, General Contractors, located in SF, and building quality work and living spaces..

Sherwood Design Engineers a group of civil and environmental engineers, planners, and ecologists based in San Francisco, New York and Cambridge. We have built an international reputation by providing engineering services and design solutions which reflect our deep commitment to executing well-planned, sustainable alternatives for our world-wide communities. Our firm has a history of pioneering exceptional designs on a range of complex projects, and we are a leader in the established arena of green building design and ecological master planning.

 

Gambling

Amusements Unlimited supplies pool tables, video games, pinball machines and juke boxes.

 

Business

The Gilroy Dispatch is a community newspaper, part of the Mainstreet Media Group LLC.

MD2MD is a medical transcription company based in Redwood City, serving the worldwide medical community.

 Silicon Valley Biz Ink is "The voice of the valley economy," rooted in the nation's most affluent and influential locale, serving Silicon Valley.

Inspired on Demand, inspired by Leslie Lupinsky, is an innovative and comprehensive business development company committed to entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the world and are looking for the means to accomplish their goals.

TimeClock Plus offers true, real-time, timekeeping solutions for today's business including secure biometric authentication for access control and identification in day care and nursing homes.

  

Retail

Convention Hotel Guide is the World's largest online convention hotel resource.

Fig Leaves has mostly Women's Lingerie at very reasonable prices.

Lumilids, lighting from the silicon valley

Welcome Baby,  specialized products for the newborn.

  

Technology

Chordiant enables enterprises across the industrial spectrum - including retail banking, card services, lending, insurance and telecommunications—to reconcile customer demands with operational requirements.

Corner Office provides unique on-site instructional services for individuals and groups in several software programs, including, but not limited to, QuickBooks {certified} Microsoft Office Products and ACT.

PRN is the only media network that reaches and engages consumers while they are shopping in the world’s largest retailers.  PRN's network includes both broadcast and interactive programming that advises and entertains shoppers.

Think Noise Sound Design The inclusion of sound is essential to the design of any multimedia project.  It completes the user experience by reinforcing interactive feedback.

Topix.com is the leading news community on the Web, connecting people to the information and discussions that matter to them in every U.S. town and city.  The site links news from 50,000 sources to 360,000 lively user-generated forums. Topix also works with the nation's major media companies to grow and engage their online audiences through forums, classifieds, publishing platforms and RSS feeds.

  

Travel and Dining

Bistro at White Stone, owned and operated by Regina Lorenz in Rich Fountain, Missouri ... Fine Dining by Reservation, Friday and Saturday Evenings.

Dining Detectives, Carol and Joe Davis are San Francisco Food, Wine and Travel Writers, who share their fine dining experiences at over 150 Bay Area Restaurants.

Lackawanna Resort is a delightful cottage on beautiful Intermediate Lake in Antrim County, MI.

Lombard Street Hotels  Welcome to San Francisco! Lombard Street Hotels offers great rates on over 50 hotels on or near Lombard Street.

Mountain Travel Sobek pioneered small-group adventure travel back in 1969.  Choose among more than 100 active adventure vacations to worldwide destinations.  What's on your life's to-do list?

Olema Cottages is a lovely place to stay in Marin County

 

 

 

or call at (707)987-0505, (888)987-0505 or e-mail greta@backyardgardenoasis.com 
web design www.mirareisberg.com

 

Wine Trail Lodging | Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast | Napa Valley Inn | Romantic Getaways Napa Valley | Wedding Location Napa Valley |

Wine Country Wedding Receptions