“A vindication of flower power idealism. It reminds us of the enduring values of simplicity and self-reliance.
A Flat out Wonderful film!”

“If you like natural, organic food...thank a hippie. If you use alternative medicine, Acupuncture and Massage...thank a hippie. If you’re into eastern spirituality, Yoga, Meditation, Buddhism, the Dalai Lama...thank a hippie. Do you want to save the earth for future generations? Have you had enough of war and consumerism? Thank a hippie for starting the conversation. My wife and I loved “Back to the Garden...”

“Back to the Garden” shows us that the continuum of Sixties’ ideals are STILL ALIVE… The beat goes on!”

"Given todays headlines; financial meltdown, climate change and the evolution of the green movement, these off-grid, Back to the Landers are still ahead of the curve"

“Stunningly beautiful film...heartfelt and poignant. Strong, articulate, engaged community-minded men and women who defy the perceived mass media stereotype.”

“One of ten must see films at the Vancouver International film festival. Offbeat, compelling & inspired. A great little film”

“A heartfelt look about where the back-to-the-land movement went in the 1980s and where it could go now that the American Dream is over.”

“A fond embrace…a hippie revival…a celebration of eco-values come back to bloom… bears a resemblance to the great British “7 Up” documentary series.”

“The 1960s-style love child still thrives in the hearts and minds of baby boomers and Gen X-ers alike. 5 STARS!”

“It’s not that the story wasn’t ready 20 years ago...It’s that we weren’t ready for the story.”

“None of the counterculturalists interviewed have sold out to Goldman Sachs. A welcome reminder that hope, idealism and consciousness don't have to be passing fads.”

“A loving portrait...the idealism of youth contrasts with the realities of growing up. No matter what your politics you’ll relate to these people.”

“It’s not a documentary…it’s poetry!”

“A hippie version of Michael Apted's 7 up series showing just how much the Woodstock Generation is alive and well in today's post-American Dream culture.”

—Albuquerque Alibi

“The filmmakers pull off a truly unique film by chosing not to fall for the well worn, sensationalized Chech n' Chong hippie stereotypes.”

“Role models for a new generation. Choosing to live by the strength of their convictions: self-reliant, fallible yet determined. Resonates with many of us given today's global challenges. A reminder that there are other choices to the mainstream.”

“Flower power returns...none too soon.”

“A cinematic re-emergence of the Woodstock generation… still committed to love, living simply and defending the earth!”

“Gives weight to ideas that in the 60’s seemed fringe and extreme...but today, in the midst of a green revolution, appear way ahead of their time...”

“Transforming...inspired!”

“Where have all the flowers gone? ‘Back to the Garden’ takes a new generation on a 20 year, time–lapse journey through the hippie counterculture.”

“Great timing…emotional and enduring…”

“What irony that a bunch of hippies could be the role model for survival in the middle of a financial crisis...Fantastic!”

“A Must See...Recommended!”

“...the struggle of a group of back to the land hippies whose dreams of environmental sustainability and alternative living are challenged by tough economic times.”