Jamesburg Caretakers Needed in April

Jamesburg Caretakers Needed in April

Tassajara is seeking to fill the Jamesburg Caretaker Assist position, starting in April. The Jamesburg Assist supports Tassajara by interfacing with the outer world in a variety of ways. During the fall and winter months, this primarily involves driving into Monterey...
Rain Brings Deep Refreshment

Rain Brings Deep Refreshment

by Shinchi Linda Galijan, Tassajara Director The storms of the past few days brought over 5 inches of very welcome rain, bringing us to a total of over 17 inches so far this season, which is close to normal.  Tassajara Creek is running high and fast—and loud!—and...
Early Student Frances Thompson Passes Away

Early Student Frances Thompson Passes Away

SFZC alumnus Frances Anne Thompson passed away November 28 in San Francisco. Fran was an early student of Suzuki Roshi, the second tenzo (head of kitchen) at Tassajara, and the illustrator of the first Tassajara Bread Book. She maintained her connection with Zen...