Sage and Seer
Alice Konitz, who has a keen interest in desert sages, first met Garth, a local hermit when she visited him at his outdoor home where he has been living in a concrete teepee for the last 27 years.
Garth's lifestyle resembles much of what she has imagined and read about sages: In his separation from society's economic struggle for luxuries, or even basic needs, he lives off the food and some small amenities that local people support him with.
When she spoke to him about her interest, Garth suggested they invite his sage friends to come out and offer advice to people.
Alice decided to accept the offer.
Alice will be meeting with them on Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th from 1pm to 5pm
Visitors are welcome to join her in seeking advice.
To get to Garths home from the west end of Yucca Valley, next to Water Canyon Coffee Shop, turn north on Pioneertown Road. Follow the road about 7 1/2 miles and turn right on Pipes Canyon Road. Go about 2 1/4 miles to Gamma Gulch, turn left. Drive about 1 1/2 miles past Cotton Tail and turn left on God's Way Love. Drive approximately 1 mile, past horses and donkeys, pass the boulder with the concrete stairs and wire mesh structure, and park on the side of the road.
For more information, the driving maps and directions to the High Desert Test Sites HQ visit http://www.highdeserttestsites.com
Comments
Wow, I had the pleasure of camping at Garth's place in the fall of 1995. It is an incredible place and he is a generous man. He had an outdoor kitchen, a clawfoot tub outdoors, which you heat a fire under first, peacocks roaming the property and a beautiful pond he built with koi fish. Yes, if anyone has the chance to go visit him, it would be truly cool.
Posted by: Jamie Welsh Watson | November 28, 2008 07:39 PM
November? Or December 8th and 9th? I have questions; I am seeking desert sage advice.
Posted by: Nell | December 1, 2008 11:23 PM