What is FalconBlanco? updated 26. February  2007
People ask for a description, they want to know very concrete what FalconBlanco is and what is going on here in its essence. This is hardly possible, because it depends too much on the subjective view of the one who receives the information. FalconBlanco is a 'process' which can be experienced. There is a kind of frame in which things are happening. What happens depend on the state of being of each individual. Can one describe what 'life' is? Even a precise description can't be very concrete and will leave space for individual interpretation, there seems to be no way to avoid misunderstanding and so expectations will be formed which will not be confirmed by one's personal experience when coming to FalconBlanco, because the reality here will be different... So part of the work would be, to creatively work with the dilemma showing up, what means the disappointment which is the reaction because one doesn't find whata one was expecting. Many years of experience have shown, that extremely few visitors are capable to look at their own reactions and use this observation creatively. Mostly they stick on their expectation, which is part of their self image and then they are disappointed, frustrated and are reacting in a defensive way by giving the fault to the place, the people here or whatever reason they will find - and for sure they will find a reason, not seing the many beautiful things around...
It shows often that people expect a determinated structure, so that they can follow without the need to respond to an unknown situation. Just doing what they are told, accepting an authority is the used way, what of course doesn't mean that they don't use the situation to revel, showing their need to grow up... There are very few who are open when this is pointed out and that then they might question themselves to become aware of their behavior. What happens is that when I point out something like this then they see me as an authority and defend  themselves and as their arguments are week, so they leave or build up passive resistance, if possible united with others to be stronger, confronting what is unknown or unwanted. Causing tension and 'bad energy'. This is a condition which can be seen as normal in one's daily reality and then one can deal with it each one in his/her way. That's what people are doing normally in their job or elsewhere, but when they are coming to stay at FalconBlanco then they expect that here it will be different. But how can this be different when they don't know that it all depends totally on themselves how they relate and respond from the background of their personal (unconscious) conditions? How a change in one's personal structure can be possible if people  use outside conditions just to react but not able and willing to look at themselves? There seems to be no way out of this unless they are willing to meditate regularly. 
What we are living at FalconBlanco does not fit into known concepts, unless antique wisdom are remembered, where it was said: "Know yourself..." Not even existing forms, like 'Intentional Communities' come near to a possible general description. You might ask: "Is FalconBlanco an 'Intentional Community?" Then I will answer: No, it is not! Because we are not trying to live a concept although our 'coming together' is part of the way we are living. When I say 'No' to this question, then because many years of experience have shown that people coming to live here have many problems when their expectations are not meeting with reality and reality is mostly different from dreams and concepts. So to avoid disappointment, it is better not to hold on images but to relate what is there. It shows that this is not possible: People are holding on their images because they are identified with them and so these are part of their personality. This gives them the feeling of existence, so they can't and don't want to let go of their self image and all established concepts, as these are building a conclomerate of hopes, longings, needs, dreams, etc. Anyway, we are not trying to live concepts, we are relating consciously in a responsible and creative way to daily circumstances, trusting that whatever appears, is the most effective happening to further our personal growth, what includes our conscious decisions. 
People sometimes ask: "What is your philosophy?"  We are NOT bound to any philosophy or believe system. We see life as our 'teacher', including more and more into our growing awareness, being active and creative - allowing to be inspired, expressing ourselves, - going beyond personal limitations, enjoying... And of course also going through our personal reactions: being sad, angry, etc.
We are conscious about the fact that NOT having concepts, except the working concept to live without concepts - leaves a lot of space open for individual interpretation and so people who are coming to live at FalconBlanco bring with them their self images and with this their expectation to be confirmed in their personal reality, which then are not meeting what they find here in daily circumstances and how people respond or not respond to them and so this will cause frustration and disappointment. So either people can get angry and leave the place or they relate to what is there and maybe finding out something about themselves, doing a step to self knowledge and with this maybe leaving a bit of their 'old program' behind...
Daily reality at FalconBlanco shows that even though all this is expressed clearly, the personal interpretations and the misunderstanding goes on, - this all seems to be ask far too much. On the other hand I have my own conditions which I need to live and if this is not possible under the set up of FalconBlanco, then the consequence is that I need to give up my intention. If the offered space can't be used in a free and creative way, then there is no sense for me to continue. I will not take the role of a 'guru' or a leader, even though this would satisfy people. This place can only continue if people share responsibility and have enthusiasm and interests which goes beyond their personal needs. If you want to come to FalconBlanco, because you feel that you are capable and willing, then you are welcome... 
What is the goal of FalconBlanco? To live individually one's essential existence, using daily circumstances as stepping stones towards self knowledge, allowing and opening up to fields which transform one's personality, (- finally as a self expression of love). Without any manipulation but with the trust that there is an unfolding growing process, which guides us in a natural, none violent and none manipulative way towards what could be called Health. Trusting that on our path we will receive the light we need, coming out of one's heart individually and from the Sun for all...
OK, this is expessed in a poetic way. I will try to say it more direct: There is that much help available as one is capable to receive. Real help which not just confirms oneself but helps to go beyond oneself. So again: It does not depend on outside circumstances, it depends only on oneself, one's attitude coming out of one's conditions. If one is able to realize this, then one can have trust and one will feel guided. That might be called 'the light' from within.
Writing and talking is a way to express oneself. One can give a description of one's position and the way one sees situations and receives other peoples expressions. If this opens an interchange and a communication, then this can be a way to help each other to clear things up. 

What's the idea of  people coming together? 
There might come together up to 20 people: Meditate, doing body exercises, talk, work, share, learn and enjoy their lives, relating to simple daily circumstances finding a new way to deal with themselves and their surrounding, alone and in togetherness helping and healing each other. Finding individually their way to express themselves - 'coming together' by living together in a responsible way, responding to each other and to daily circumstances.
People who come to live and work at FalconBlanco for a certain time, this might be for two months as a minimum, - or longer, are participating similar like in a 'meditation/healing/working' retreat. There is no money involved. There is a loose structure for the living together. There are certain times for meditation and other healing exercises and the daily work to maintain the place, which must be completed, as there are no paid workers. Out of our specific lifestyle there are coming certain rules,which will not be felt as such if your way of life is similar as ours...
There is guidance available for various healing exercises. We are working together, finding out about alternative ways to do things and to deal with our environment. For example:
From rotten vegetables and fruits and other organic material and the manure of our horse we are making compost, which we use on our land or to exchange it. If there are enough people, we are growing vegetables and we are cleaning the forest to prevent fire danger, all this pretty hard work. But there is also work in the kitchen and with animals and plants. 
Maintaining the place, with animals, plants and people is one part of the daily work, the other part is that we work on projects going further out. For example the project to 'spread out the word' about meditation. We are diffusing a booklet in many different languages which give information and also a simple and clear advice how to do it. (What is meditation?)
Living together in FalconBlanco, there is no 'owner', who can 'own' land anyway? Owner is the one who feels responsible and takes care. We are not only trying to be friendly with people but also with plants, animals and the environment as a whole. -
Therefor people must be willing and able to set their own needs for certain moments aside. That the living together of people coming from all over the world, different cultures, etc. can function it is necessary that every body takes responsibility and also some initiative. This can happen when there is motivation and engagement, what of course can't be there from the moment of arrival, even though one can expect to be with 'friends'. It's part of the growing process, individually and as a group.
There has been too much fluctuation all over the years, constantly people are coming and going. So it was difficult that a group energy could build up. Sometimes when it finally has happened, then it was disturbed when people were leaving and new people coming. There hasn't yet formed a core group holding up a constant energy level. Maybe that's what people are missing when they come here and they can't hook on to it, not able to build up such an energy by themselves because they are not staying long enough. The consequence is that we don't want visitors who are not willing to stay at least three months. We are looking for long term members, although this is even more difficult...
That's the idea, reality shows that there are few people capable to live this and so we are only a few people and there is far too much work. People coming to FalconBlanco are bringing too much expectations with them and are not ready and willing to drop these to be able to receive something new which goes beyond their personal horizon. People want to be confirmed in their self image, in the way they perceive the world, etc. They are maybe ready to adapt new concepts in exchange for their old concepts, but they are not willing to enter into an open space without concepts. So this creates disappointment and defense, which doesn't do any good... What makes that we need to select people very carefully, to see if they are ready and not just pretending...

What you can do to become a long or short time member?
We welcome people who are seriously interested to heal themselves  and who also feel the urge to help and support others. People who come to participate should be responsible for themselves and have enough motivation and initiative to step out of their old world view, habits and personal structure; with other words: Who are ready and willing to undergo such difficult process... Inform yourself about FalconBlanco by reading every thing you can find on our Web sites. Make your comments, ask questions. After reading the "FAQ", don't hesitate to ask more questions which might help to clear up things.
Isn't it surprising that there is hardly any comment or a question? There are many visitors of our Web site, this is only visible through the Web site statistics, but not because of some responses... 
If then you are still interested, send an email and tell us why you want to come, send a photo of yourself as an attachment and tell us your telephone number and the best time to call you. 
Why you are interested in FalconBlanco? Is the reason because you are looking for an alternative way of life, not being satisfied with what is offered by society? Is the reason because you want to be understood when you are expressing yourself and looking for like minded and friendly people? And are you open enough to receive impulses which not only serve to confirm yourself but to have a critical look at yourself? With other words: Do you have the urge to get to know yourself, the urge for 'clarity'? Do you dare to quest yourself? To look at yourself even there might come up things you don't like? Are you ready to search for reasons in the first place within yourself not giving the fault to the outside and other people? Are you answering with 'YES' to these questions, then FalconBlanco might be your place: As a stepping stone to go on or as your home for a longer term. About this I have made my comment at: 'Conditions'.
Or do you just want to come because you want to do something practical and concrete to help other people and you can identify with the intention of FalconBlanco and so you offer your helping hands? Although a good reason to come here, it might not be enough if your personal background is not cleared up...
We ask you not to show up at FalconBlanco without our confirmation. We would like to be more spontaneous, but our experiences during many years have told us not to accept people without clearing up the basic conditions.
NO drugs, NO alcohol, NO tobacco, NO money making!  This is a question of your personal 'lifestyle' and there should not be a conflict. If you want to live at FalconBlanco, then
it must be clear that these four NOS must be completed . (Read about "Rules") Apart of this it should not be necessary to discuss about it: What is needed is a clear YES to life with the intention to go beyond one's limitations and that includes one's own personal boundaries, what also means one's excessive urge for self confirmation!