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

Rick Steves
Travel writer and PBS TV/radio host

 

“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...”
Mark Rudd
Anti-war activist/writer

 

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

Wavy Gravy
Humanitarian, peace activist, Hippie Icon

 


Evening Magazine NBC (3:26)


SIFF TV interview (8:15)

 

Radio Interview: Byron Bay, Australia (2010)

 

“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.”
—Seattle Weekly

“Smart and visually compelling, Woodstock-style. Viewers will marvel as the film's subjects explain in their own words about their quests for self-fulfillment and how they maintain their off-grid enthusiasm...5 STARS!”
—Willamette Week

“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.”
—The Oregonian

“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.”
—Central Oregon Magazine

“It’s not a documentary…it’s poetry!”
—Albuquerque Arts Magazine

“Flower power returns...none too soon.”
—Berlin Zitty

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

“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...”
—The Okanogan Chroncle

“Transforming...inspired!”
—Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune

“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.”
—Methow Valley News

“Great timing…emotional and enduring…”
—Yakima Herald

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

“A Must See...Recommended!”
—the Source Weekly (Bend, Ore.)

“...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.”
—Jewish Transcript