Blog Archives
California Red Worms
William writes about his educational and inspirational experience on the Kalu Yala organic farming trip. He details some of the lessons he learned from the organic farmers the met along the way.   Read More
Betsy, Ellie, AHW on the Amador
Betsy writes about the team's effort to create a tag line for Kalu Yala that is descriptive, meaningful and informative. She gives a rundown of the words that describe Kalu Yala and why.   Read More
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Betsy describes the possible effects that the Panama Canal expansion project might have on the Port of New Orleans and the surrounding ports in the Gulf of Mexico.   Read More
The Inn at Kalu Yala.
Betsy captures the hard work and creativity from the Kalu Yala Architectural Charrette at the Moule & Polyzoides office in Pasadena, California, in a slideshow. Check it out to see what the architects and the engineers came up with.   Read More
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Betsy writes about the great progress that is being made at the Kalu Yala Architectural Charrette in California. Much of the first day was dedicated to the discussion of energy, waste and water treatment in Kalu Yala. Today is all about the architectural aspect of the village. She documents the masterminds at work on day one.   Read More
The courtyard at the Moule & Polyzoides office.
Betsy describes Kalu Yala's latest architectural charrette which will be taking place in Pasadena, California, on October 6th, 7th, and 8th. She will be in attendance along with Jimmy, William, Alana, Stefanos Polyzoides and other architects and consultants. She is excited to be part of designing what could be the world's most sustainable village.   Read More
Kalu Yala crew in Valley
Ellie writes about the very beginning of Kalu Yala and how the project has become what it is today - the members. She put together a slideshow of all the group activities the Kalu Yala members have encountered together since the kickoff event on May 18, 2010. They have traveled all over Panama and have spent many days and nights in the valley together. Check out the photos and see the team in action.   Read More
Dinner in Santa Catalina
Amy reflects on her first two weeks in Panama and lists the various benefits of being a member of the Kalu Yala Internship Program. These include a great house, spectacular roommates and an opportunity to be involved in something meaningful. She discusses how much the intern program benefits Kalu Yala and vice versa.   Read More
Lanier and Ellie hike the Kalu Yala valley
Betsy describes her new position as Kalu Yala Director of Sales and Chief Editor. She discusses her new duties for the next three months which consist of improving the blog and other social media tools, as well as developing and implementing a marketing plan to build a passionate Kalu Yala following online.   Read More
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Ellie writes about intern orientation week and the top five goals Kalu Yala wants to accomplish this semester. 1. Sales and Marketing 2. Social Media 3. San Miguel Community Outreach 4. Base Camp Programming and System Studies 5.Natural Resource Procurement  Read More