In the early morning of April 20^th the farm was buzzing with teens practicing their speeches, setting up for the big day and making sure the last touches were in place. The Interfaith Experience was a completely youth-led event from start to finish that brought diverse perspectives together and gave youth opportunities to teach about tolerance. This inaugural "Duveneck Forum" provided the community with a space to come together for a collaborative discussion on non-violent communication, empathy and common ground between faiths.

I spent this morning harvesting and drying flowers for my Holiday wreaths. Even though it's the dog days of Summer I am looking ahead and wanting to make all of this Summer bounty last into Fall and Winter. Sign up now to join me November 10th for my wreath making class, using materials grown and harvested here on the farm. Hope to see you there!

-Lanette

I’m sitting here watching the cutest scene out on the Duveneck House lawn: a camp counselor playing her ukulele, 9-year olds just grinning away and singing along gustily - good old fashioned fun. No gimmicks. No batteries required. That’s what this place seems so profoundly able to provide for the world-weary. Exactly what our weekend programs do: give folks a breather, away from the mall, away from the pressures of our hectic urban life and back to a healthier and more balanced human-ness.