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250 Calle Esperanza, Santa Barbara, CA 93105  805.886.6348

The image above is from our garden. Everything is blooming. Not only do I enjoy the work but the peaceful experience of sitting in the garden, listening to the waterfall that we created, and watching the birds and the bees living their lives. It brings so much joy in its simplistic experience of nature.

 

This past year has been one to celebrate.  Janet and I were fortunate to travel to Asia in November.  We first landed in Japan and were met by a guide who was wonderful. We spent six days visiting Tokyo and Kyoto and so many wonderful sites, sounds, and temples. The Japanese culture is thoughtful of others, impeccable with their transport and ecology, and very welcoming to us.  We then flew to Singapore which has the most amazing botanic gardens. We traveled for the next ten days by Viking cruises.  We went to Puhket, Thailand, Malaysia where we each made our own batik, then Jakarta, Indonesia and finally Bali. In Bali we visited the most incredible wood carvers and bought a hand carved mask for our collection of masks. From Bali we flew to Bangkok and took a river tour of both Hindu and Buddhist temples.  We returned home through Tokyo and Los Angeles.  My wife, who does not like to fly and especially long distances was eager to say she would go back to Japan someday.

 

In regard to work, I have been incredibly fortunate to extend my time in 2025 working with EverTrue (formerly Lutheran Senior Services).  This organization acquired four life plan communities in Pennsylvania and continues their mission of serving older residents in Missouri, Illinois and Pennsylvania. The organization which is now 160+ years of service has 12 life plan communities, numerous affordable housing communities as well as hospice/palliative care, PACE, aging in place and home-based programs. I am so fortunate, in my experience, to work with the most professional organization of individuals within our industry.

 

EverTrue engaged RLPS, an outstanding architecture firm from Pennsylvania, to help create the future development for the life plan communities.  This effort includes focus groups with each community, a virtual program workshop, and an on-site design charette.  We are progressing through the process in an effort to make EverTrue’s life plan communities responsive to the future needs of residents and staff.

 

May your Spring and Summer be filled with good works and time to enjoy each and every day.

 

 

With best wishes,

 

Edward Steinfeldt

Spring | Summer 2025