Boulder Gardens (also known as Garth's Boulder Gardens), is an
eco-retreat located in
Yucca Valley, California. Designed and built by
permaculturist Garth Bowles, it has become a destination for environmentalists, yoga classes, and outdoor enthusiasts.
In 1981, Bowles purchased some 640 acres of high desert, located near
Joshua Tree National Park. Since then, he has slowly added
desert-adapted plants, as well as small ponds among the
boulder
In geology, a boulder (or rarely bowlder) is a rock fragment with size greater than in diameter. Smaller pieces are called cobbles and pebbles. While a boulder may be small enough to move or roll manually, others are extremely massive.
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s and hills of his retreat. He also was inspired to name the road leading to and through his property, "Gods Way Love".
Boulder Gardens has become a popular spot for campers, and includes a small visitor cabin as well.
References
External links
Boulder Gardens on FacebookBoulder Gardens website
Desert greening
Ecotourism
Environment of California
Spiritual retreats
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