Rainbow Star

Continuing our journey into sleep deprivation, we decided to head up Mt. Ashland and down Colestine Valley to my dad's old stomping grounds, his (clothing optional!) commune called Rainbow Star. The land has since been bought by a Buddhist monastery called Tashi Choling, but we were welcomed on the grounds. It was great to have more of an insight into my dad's life.


Temple crossroads

The entrance, with the boddhisatva of Compassion

Lee's Pyramid house- he built it by hand, with no power tools.

Llamas kept by the monastery. They were friendly enough not to spit, but not friendly enough to hug.

Down the valley was the main house where my dad, Lee, Walter, and Chris lived together until they built separate houses. The house is called "The Mouse House" by its current owners because of the state it was in when they first came to the property. The owners have done a lot of work and have changed a lot, but the heart of it is still there.

All of this land was Rainbow Star's

After we saw the monastery, we went up to visit Lee, who was one of the co-owners of the commune. He was a good friend of my dad's and the best man at his wedding. He filled in some more of the story and was an awesome host.