June 30, 2004
Woven
This is a Pawley's Island hammock . I was getting Pawley's Island brand mixed up with Twin Oaks hammocks. Twin Oaks is a commune in Virginia with 80 adults and 15 children, still functioning after thirty five years. Their primary sustenance comes from the manufacture of hammocks. One of the flavors of hammock they manufacture is the Pawley's Island. They also make tofu. If you prowl around on their website, you can see everyone's portrait. There are quite a number of kindly white beards; names include Pele, Mele, Juniper, Piper and Rollie. It sounds like a very nice place.
You can tell from their informational materials that Twin Oaks has had a few bad experiences. There are such stipulations as, applicants to the community must take care of their own prexisting medical conditions. Because one is expected to function daily at a high level, those with serious mental illness do not find it a helpful environment.
Before you can apply for membership, you must spend three weeks as a visitor - fee $50. You can visit even if you do not intend to apply. What an interesting place to spend a vacation. The price is right too. After a three week stay, you must leave the community for at least ten days and use that time to make a considered decision about membership. The community cannot be responsible for an applicant's sustanence during the decision period. You probably will not be able to join with your pet. That is a separate application, visitation and screening process. There is a long waiting list for pet visits, so don't get your hopes up.
Photo note: I like all the straight lines criss crossing in shades of gray, and I am especially fond of the shadow of the top of the hammock on the door frame. Three points off for plastic garbage can.
Posted by Dakota at June 30, 2004 10:10 PM