THE GOODLAND JOURNAL
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The Journal is a place to share stories, practices, guides, inspiration, interviews, and insights.
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES: MAKING THE WOOD BURNING HOT TUB
A massive amount of research and testing went into designing the Wood Burning Hot Tub, and it was essential to find the perfect partner to help us craft them. Explore a behind-the-scenes look at our production studio.
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GARDEN HOSES & accessories
The world of garden hoses can be technical and complex. Whether you’re researching a new garden hose or adding to your collection of hose accessories, discover a few key terms to know and look out for.
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Interview: Janey of Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat
Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat chronicles the gardening journey of trained Master Gardener Janey Santos, who shares her experiences and tips through YouTube and on her...
What's Your Wood Fired Bathing Ritual?
The Wood Burning Hot Tub isn’t simply just about the soak. It provides a reason, and a place, to pause from our busy lives. As...
Interview: Greta Rybus on Hot Springs
Based in Maine, Greta Rybus is a photojournalist whose work speaks to the connections between humans and the natural world. Greta’s recently published book, Hot Springs: Photos and Stories...
Interview: Ekin Balcıoğlu
Based in the desert of Taos, New Mexico, Ekin Balcıoğlu is the Editor-in-Chief of Hamam: The Magazine of Letting Go. A much-loved publication for us here...
Interview: David Umemoto
David Umemoto's deeply layered work projects solidity and ancientness. The arches and forms seem held together by fantasy as much as engineering, though Umemoto insists he...
The Weight of Stone is Time
Consider the relationship between stone and time. Writer Ben Dreith speaks with sculptor Andres Monnier on his work, weaving the connections between deep time and elemental...
Interview: Anthony Esteves
We’ve long been admirers of his work and his materials-focused approach. A friend of GOODLAND, we’re excited to share an interview with Anthony that dives deeper into...
Rediscovering the Art of Slow Living: The Hammam Ritual
The hammam ritual, as practiced since the days of the Ottoman Empire, unfolds like a carefully orchestrated symphony. Picture this: a sequence of rooms, each...
3 DIY Herbal Blends for Bathing
In this guest post by artist, writer, and herbalist Denise DeSpirito, discover herbal blends you can add to your bath to amplify your soak.