History
The story of The Waterfall Retreat begins with a forgotten piece of land—steep, overgrown, and largely unknown due to its inaccessibility. Years of dedicated environmental restoration have transformed it, clearing away invasive plant species to reveal the return of precious indigenous flora, wildlife, and insect life. Today, the retreat stands as a testament to nature’s resilience, reminding us that even the wounded, forgotten parts of ourselves hold the potential for healing and renewal.
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Waterfall Retreat Song Written by Ken Holmes, November 2016​​
Water falls
No trouble at all
In the valley secretly
Heading for the sea
Where four streams flow
So many good things grow
Friends learning to be kind
Caring for their minds
Through forests green
A python slips unseen
Flat-topped native trees
Make music in the breeze
In the temple’s transparency
We learn to be free
Eagles circle high
Above this place sublime
Haunting, tinkling bells
Dance with wildflower smells
A bamboo ladder leads
To a glade of mysteries
Here is where being still
Embraces nature’s thrills
One can simply be
In great simplicity
The Indian ocean brings
The weather as we sing
Ancient wisdoms thrive
Blown in by Indian skies
Beyond all time and space
Eternal truths await
As water falls
No trouble at all
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Ken Holmes