Time flies. A week has already zipped by since we spent a sunny afternoon at Four Elements Farm plant sale and festival, but I tell ya we are all still talking about the fun that was had. I am such a farm dreamer and schemer, I've been this way since childhood. And given that I don't currently live on a farm, or even property, I feel especially thankful to our local farmers who so generously share their work and homes with us in various ways. Almost year round we enjoy u-pick fruits, local farm stands, farmers markets, gleaning opportunities, and to add this farm festival to the mix is nothing short of fantastic, if you ask me.
There was a good social buzz about the festival prior, and a great turn out the day of. I am crazy about getting our community involved locally and even more crazy about connecting our children to their food. So to see so many friends and neighbors mingling, sharing great ideas, collectively keeping an eye on the children, and soaking in the goodness of our local area, was simply heart warming.
In preparation for launching the large garden project and garden curriculum for our local Waldorf school, it is so much fun to begin creating potential experiences for the students such as growing Quinoa to mill and bake with. Matt at Four Elements has several varieties, which I am still looking forward to chatting him up about sometime soon.
The learning opportunities were plentiful with fun workshops ranging from Kids Worm Discovery (something we are always up to here at home), Biodiesel, Medicinal Weeds, Yoga for the Kids and adults, Crafts for the children.....and the list goes on. Inspiring. Food for thought.
and yummy eats, too.
Now to dreaming about next year's farm festival! How about it folks?
