Farm Fresh News - June 2015
Head of the Roads Sunset - photo by Ami Dismukes

Hi Friends,
It has been a jam packed spring for me ever since the beginning of May. Finally, I have been able to take a break from things to assemble a quick, June Farm Fresh. I hope you enjoy it. 

Peace,
Douglas
 
The Summer Retreat July 15-19
 
Swimming / Hiking / Blueberry Pickin'
Workshops / Green Homes & Ecovillage Tours 
 
 

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New Press about The Farm
 
The Farm in Tennessee is the Country's Oldest Intentional Community, but the real story is how they deliver babies

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A veteran serves his country through farming
Michael O'Gorman was the strawboss of our farming crew back in the day. He now dedicates all of his efforts to the The Farmer Veteran Coalition. 
 
Set Magazine visits The Farm
 
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  above: The Farm Market Day under the Dome - July 18, August 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17
Venders of all types, including local produce, pottery, baked goods, gently used garage sale items, and more
Adjacent to The Farm Store
 

Sunday, July 19, 7th Annual Buffalo River Canoe Trip
Meet at 10:00 AM at J&C Grocery on Hwy 20, west of Summertown

If you truly love getting away from it all, you can’t get much further than a float on the Buffalo River.
We will caravan to Crazy Horse Canoe Rental near Waynesboro and spend approximately 4 hours on the river.
Bring plenty of food, drinks, and any personal items you may need.
Please contact us to RSVP at 931-964-4402 or email foreverwild@swantrust.org.

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Spread the word. Spread the dream!
Give  Out to Change the World and The Farm Then and Now

I hope you'll join me this year for a first hand look at The Farm during one of my GreenLife Retreat Weekends, and that you will find the inspiration you need to pursue your dreams and your chosen path!

Thanks again for your time and attention.
Douglas


Out to Change the World
The Farm Then and Now

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Farm Experience Retreats and Workshops  2015 Calendar

July 15-19   Summer Family Retreat: We'll spend the week swimming, hiking, listening to and playing music, enjoying really great food and each other's company. 

September 18-20, October 16-18   Farm Experience Weekend:  Don't miss fall on The Farm! the crisp, cooler temperatures are always a special time of year!

Now it's up to you. Register today! 

Midwifery Workshops: www.midwiferyworkshops.org/

Swan Trust Activities & Hikes   Contact: foreverwild@swantrust.org

Permaculture Apprenticeships: Learn straw, cob, earthbag, turf roofs, bamboo, thatch, clay plaster, adobe, alis, and food self-reliance at the Farm community.

Spiral Ridge Permaculture - Workshops and Classes

 Meet your host: Douglas Stevenson

Green Life Retreats
A division of Village Media Services
PO Box 259Summertown, TN 38483
931-964-2590 - office 931-626-4035 cell
Douglas@villagemedia.com
www.villagemedia.com
www.greenliferetreats.com
www.douglasstevenson.com 
Douglas@thefarmcommunity.com