Janus Welton EcoArch DesignWorks | Articles By Janus Welton



	IN THE NEWS Emerson Rises from the Ashes Hudson Valley Magazine The Catskills lost its most glamorous hotel property in the spring of 2005, when The Emerson --- a lavishly restored 1874 Victorian inn that was a haven for high living --- went up in smoke. Many of the complex's other fine elements --- the spa, the rustic lodge, the upscale shops and the quirky world's largest kaleidoscope --- survived, but they lacked a certain joie de vivre without the lively pull of those luxury rooms. At last, the newly constructed Emerson Resort and Spa is set to open next month... Going Green Janus Welton believes there must be harmony between humans and their surrounding environment. That's why, for over 20 years, the Woodstock architect and owner of Eco-Arch DesignWorks and designer of the new Saugerties town hall renovations, has been focusing her talents on developing sustainable building practices that engender health in both body and nature... Sweat Equity Community, Town Departments Worked Together on Town Hall Expansion After months of hard work, long hours and selfless dedication on the part of those who built it, the Saugerties town hall expansion and renovation project was finally revealed to the public in a gala open house on Saturday, December 9... The Town Within Town Hall Finishes $500,000 Renovation The town of Saugerties building and zoning departments will be moving from their cramped quarters in the town hall to their spacious new digs in the newly renovated warehouse in the next couple of months... Designer Duet Daniel and Jane Duhl thought an addition to their 1970s-era geodesic dome in Woodstock would round out their living space. And it did --- with a little inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright ... The Art of Feng Shui Create balance, success and happiness in your home Something amazing happens when you arrive at Cindy Greer's house. Initially, you can't put your finger on it, but you the reactions and feelings you have are profound ... Body, Mind & Spirit Want to know more about the ability to heal yourself, naturally? At the Ascenza Wellness Center in Blairstown, The Wellness Care model was designed to promote good health and wellness to patients through a total body, holistic approach to healing... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Model Project in Saugerties - A Job Well Done (Post, Kingston Freeman, Saugerties Times) I want to congratulate Saugerties Supervisor, Greg Helsmoortel, the Town Board, town workers and community volunteers for the exceptional job they did in creating the new town facilities... Emerson Spa Receives Top Honors Awards Mount Tremper - The Emerson Spa has received the Top Honors Award from DAYSPA magazine as the Top Hotel/Resort Spa in the United States.. The Magical Dwelling Unlocking Nature's Secrets to Created Harmony, Health, and Ecological Balance in the Natural Home and Work Place. A Blueprint for Healthy, Ecological, Harmonious Design... Healing Homes with Feng Shui How can Feng Shui transform any home or office environment into a healing one? Using subtle design techniques, Feng Shui creates surroundings that uplift your mood, boost your energy, and increase your prosperity. Why Feng Shui - When Feng Shui Incorporating “Classical “ Feng Shui into Site Planning , Corporate and Residential Design Projects - a Practical Guide for Consumers Ram Dass Library at Omega Institute Emerson Spa Green Building Times Sustainable & Healthy Building Design 'Grapevine' Article published by IFSG