RENOVATING PARADISE
is a two-part project which delves into the unique ways that individuals and organizations have rebuilt their environment and their lives. These tales reflect a universal longing for interconnection — and illustrate creative ways of reimagining the inner and outer structures that support us.
Part I – Tales of Transformation in the Hidden Hills of Western MA: Interviews and photos of ten individuals and/or organizations that have followed a unique vision in rebuilding their lives and communities: created by Laila Salins and Sandra Zandberga, with Gigi Kaeser, photographer.


Part II – Renovating Paradise – or how I learned to love the Apple : a multi-media piece through the eyes of Eve – the transgressive, first female inhabitant of paradise, willing to disobey authority and gloriously follow her desire to know, regardless of the consequences. Music and text: Laila Salins; video: Arturs Virtmanis.
Tales of Transformation in the Hidden Hills
II. Living Culture: Double Edge Theatre (Ashfield), Carlos Uriona, Co-Artistic Director
Living Culture: Double Edge Theater (Ashfield) Carlos Uriona, Co-Artistic Director [...]
VI. Many Rivers to Cross – Earth Song Farm (Chesterfield)
Many Rivers to Cross - Earth Song Farm Julian [...]
IV. Back to the Garden: Sawyer Farm (Worthington) Lincoln Costa, co-founder
Back to the Garden - Sawyer Farm (Worthington) Lincoln Costa, [...]
I. Germination: the Renovating Paradise Project (W. Chesterfield)
Germination:the Renovating Paradise Project by Laila Salins, with Sandra [...]