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Aldous Huxley
INTRODUCTION
Aldous Huxley, the famous author of Brave New World, felt a deep relation with the landscapes and community in Southern California. He would seek solitude, inspiration, and the intellectual environment that came with those places to explore the depths of spirituality, higher consciousness, and human potential. From quiet mountains to starkly beautiful desert landscapes, these were the many places that were part of shaping his life's work.
Llano
Huxley was influenced by the ideals of the Llano del Rio Cooperative Colony, an ambitious experiment in utopian living. Although he visited after its prime, its philosophy of self-sufficient and communal living resonated with his critiques of industrial society.
Wrightwood
This peaceful mountain town in the San Gabriel Mountains offered Huxley a retreat from urban distractions. Its serene environment complemented his interest in meditation, mysticism, and exploring the boundaries of human consciousness.
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