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Self-Realization Fellowship in Encinitas, Ca

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deezpalms Grand Master

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Right next to the famous Swami's surf spot it retreat that was founded by Parmahansa Yogananda in 1920. It is a very peaceful place and features a gorgeous garden and a great view of the coastline.

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As you walk in there are a few big Kentia's leading up a stairway to the waterfall and upper garden.

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Fat swollen base!!

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

deezpalms Grand Master

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To the left, a huge Caryota and some assorted plants.

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

deezpalms Grand Master

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Up to the waterfall and koi ponds.

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

deezpalms Grand Master

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

deezpalms Grand Master

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Further up we get to some gigantic Medi-fans.

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

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Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

deezpalms Grand Master

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Some protea's

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

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Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

deezpalms Grand Master

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Cactus n' succulents

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

deezpalms Grand Master

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Looking towards the northern coastline

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Reef below

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The tip tops of very tall dragon trees looking more like Aloes poking through the canopy.

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

deezpalms Grand Master

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On the way back down a nice Chambeyronia

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And lastly a lonely ol' Encephalartos ferox

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

Kris Grand Master

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Dear Deezpalm  :)

lovely coverage and the cycas & Med Fab palm was simply mind blowing !  :)

and about this ashram where is the location and which country will that be ?

iam courious to know that...

thanks for those fentastic stills,

Love,

Kris(India)  :)

love conquers all..

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paulgila Grand Master

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cool pix,dave.the beach shots make me wanna jump in! :D

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

deezpalms Grand Master

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Thanks everyone!

Kris ~ The SRF is located here in California in a small beach town called Encinitas. This is the first place my family and I moved to when we moved from Hawaii to California just over 20 years ago.

Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

bgl Grand Master

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Dave,

That's a beautiful place! Never heard of it! And I've been to Encinitas quite a few times...

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

deezpalms Grand Master

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That's a beautiful place! Never heard of it! And I've been to Encinitas quite a few times...

Bo-Göran

Here's a link for anyone interested.

http://www.yogananda-srf.org/

Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

Alicehunter2000 Grand Master

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Dave those Med-Fan palms are so huge they are bizzare! Didn't know the trunks got that big.........any guess as to how old they are?

David Simms zone 9a on Highway 30a

200 steps from the Gulf in NW Florida

30 ft. elevation and sandy soil

osideterry Grand Master

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Dave: I work about 2 miles from there, just off Chesterfield in Cardiff. I see the top of that Caryota all the time, and had no clue there was more to see there. Now I know what my next lunch hour outting will be.

Can anyone ID that caryota? It's has C. urens leaves and color, bit C. gigas structure. I'm stumped... I hate that!

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

paulgila Grand Master

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i have heard its c.gigas,but thats second-hand info ???

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Dave, I go there about a couple times a year as I work right down the road in Del Mar. A very serene and beautifull place! Thanks for posting the pics. Steve

Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

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That's a beautiful place! Never heard of it! And I've been to Encinitas quite a few times...

Bo-Göran

Bo-

You may know the beach area. Its been affectionately know as "Swami's" for years.  It has VERY unmistakable architecture!  Dave- Did you get any pictures of the architecture?

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

deezpalms Grand Master

deezpalms

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Bill ~ No pics of the beautiful architecture! I should've, sorry. Now my camera's broken s no more p[ics from me for a while  :(

As far as the Caryota goes Gigas has more of a black trunk and this guy is more white. Maybe Caryota no?

Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

MattyB Grand Master

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Nice tour Dave.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

www.dadluvsu.com Grand Master

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Very attractive place...  Thanks for the pics...  Those med-fans are out of this world!

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epicure3 Grand Master

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I always check that place out when I'm driving by. They also have some magnificient African tulip trees that you can see from Coast Hwy. Some red, some yellow/gold.

Nice pics!

Coastal San Diego, California

Z10b

Dry summer subtropical/Mediterranean

warm summer/mild winter

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