Lithia Park, Ashland Oregon
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LITHIA PARK, ASHLAND
OREGON, USA
‘I’ve become more interested in conservation land recently, and I’m thinking about where to invest, so I went up to Ashland. My dad had a poster of Lithia Park when I was growing up, depicting trees, ferns and streams, and I thought it was the most beautiful place in the world. Ashland is surrounded by protected forests and turquoise waterfalls. People there craft their own beers, wines and coffees, forage for ingredients and hold weekly markets that celebrate all the things the area’s artisans are making.’
AMANDARI
BALI
‘Bali is a conscious place – both in terms of sustainability and getting in touch with ourselves. There is a wonderful symbiosis between inner health and outer environment. The island has many incredible experiences, but the Aman hotels are particularly special, and also work with the community. I stayed at Amandari and Amankila while working back-to-back modelling jobs when I was 19. I still remember the locally crafted woodwork – it’s so important that architecture takes the setting into account.’
CAFE GRATITUDE
LOS ANGELES, USA
‘I’m lucky that when it comes to restaurants in LA, where I’m based, eco-mindedness is pretty prevalent – but my go-to is Café Gratitude. It has found a way to make unprocessed foods taste amazing. Try as many of the tonics and tinctures as you can. I live in Topanga Canyon, and Inn of the Seventh Ray is another favourite. It has a lovely outdoor space next to a stream. The canyon is a little vortex of a community, full of artists, musicians and healers, but with serious nature all around.’
Copa de Arbol, Costa Rica
OPA DE ARBOL
COSTA RICA
‘As a family, we always try to make thoughtful travel choices and are drawn to Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse spots on earth. Copa de Arbol is an eco beach retreat in the jungle – you can only get there by boat, so it’s an adventure from the start. There is a whale breeding ground in the ocean nearby and you see tons of dolphins. Connecting with nature is one of the best ways to heal the planet. I don’t think the solution is that no one travels – it’s about finding ways to make less of an impact and using travel to learn.’
VOZ
NEW YORK, USA
‘Believe it or not, I don’t actually like shopping – we already have enough clothes on the planet to last everyone’s lifetime. But I love thrift stores, and have also found this brand called Voz in New York that works with female Mapuche weavers in Temuco, Chile. You can feel the energy in each piece. Don’t get me wrong, I have invested in clothing throughout my career, but I’ve learned that owning something of higher quality that you love means you’ll keep it for much longer.’
Angela Lindvall organises mindfulness and yoga workshops through her platform Peace Begins in Me
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