Stating mission of Andy's website: Reclaim your Sovereignty through nature, mindfulness, and intention. Includes 3 images of Andy holding veggies, at Niagara falls, and at her home the Yurts in Tennessee

Field Notes

Andy and bestie / Shambala Resident Carol Lacey in tshirts that say "Sustainable Gangster"

What I Learned by Disappearing for 30 Days

I thought I was trying to use my phone less, remove the temptations of social media, and be more present in my life, as a

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A cute little farm house in the Walmart parking lot, side images say what's your property, and what's rented property (like social media)

Stop Building Your House in the Parking Lot

“The song is never lost. It simply becomes quieter beneath the noise.” I thought my second digital detox was about spending less time on social

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2026 Digital Detox flyer

Attention Sovereignty Experiment 2026

Over the last 9 days I’ve been easing into this year’s Attention Sovereignty experiment – an evolution from last year’s Digital Detox (pages now combined).

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calendula

Calendula Extractions in Oil – Jojoba vs. Olive

5 of 22 A quick guide to shelf life, absorption, and best uses. We grow Calendula on our Tower Gardens here on Shambhala, right by the back

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Heater pic

The Little Propane Heater That Changed Everything

If you had asked me three years ago whether Iโ€™d ever rely on propane for comfort inside my little yurt, I wouldโ€™ve told you probably

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stuffing

Gluten-free Vegan stuffing with Cranberries, Quinoa and Kale

Not your typical stuffing, this recipe was inspired by reading several other vegan recipes but ultimately governed by what we had in the cabinets and

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