Today’s episode on Gateways to Awakening is with Stephen Brooks, best known for his work in Costa Rica. Brooks has been a key figure in the development of eco-villages, permaculture communities, and educational initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability, organic farming, and environmental awareness. Brooks co-founded the Envision Festival, a transformational festival in Costa Rica that combines music, yoga, art, and education, centered around the themes of sustainability and regenerative practices. The festival has become a global gathering for those interested in ecological living and conscious culture. Additionally, Brooks is the founder of Punta Mona, an off-the-grid permaculture farm and educational center located on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Punta Mona serves as a model for sustainable living and offers hands-on learning experiences in permaculture, organic agriculture, and natural building techniques. We talk about the following and so much more: What led him to Costa Rica and to start working on community projects there? What is the Envision Festival, and how did it evolve into what it is today? What is the core philosophy behind Envision Festival? How does it differ from other festivals? How does he incorporate permaculture and sustainable agriculture into his community projects? What is Alegria Village? What is Ecoversity? If you’d like to join the waitlist for my next coaching program, sign up @ www.InnerKnowingSchool.com Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to stay connected.