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SPOTLIGHT: COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
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Fall in Love with Community Supported Agriculture
“Work is love made visible.” – Kahlil Gibran
This time of year when our collective focus turns to love, and red and pink decorations seem to adorn every corner, I’m taking some time to reflect on what’s important to me; people, places, activities, all of it. Of course farming is a big part of that. At its core farming is a labor of love. It’s hard work that you have to feel passionately about in order to stay motivated, and when practiced regeneratively the work is all about care; caring for the land, the water, the creatures that we share this place with and caring for our community with good food and beautiful flowers.
As we prepare for the 2025 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) registration – opening Tuesday March 4th!! – I’m rereading our end of year survey from 2024 to build inspiration for the year ahead. There’s a lot of love and appreciation shared there, plenty to warm my heart. Here are a few for you to enjoy.
With love,
Lanette Anderson, Hidden Villa CSA Manager
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2024 CSA Members Share the Love
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“I love the feeling of community created by the team. I love knowing my produce is sustainably grown near my home.”
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“My kids have grown up with Hidden Villa. I love that it is a part of our family.”
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“Picking up our basket on Thursdays has become a ritual for me and my kids. I’m in awe of how much care, love, and work go into the program and am so appreciative of all the farmers and staff who make this happen.”
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Hidden Villa Summer Camp
Join us for Hidden Villa’s 80th summer of pioneering multicultural camps! Experience farm adventures, wilderness exploration, and inclusive community building where youth develop leadership skills embracing environmental stewardship and social justice. Explore our programs at our March 29 Open House, and register now for Summer 2025.
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After School Adventures
Let your child’s love for nature bloom at Hidden Villa’s After School Adventures! Every Friday, 2nd-4th graders explore our farm and wilderness, connecting with animals, discovering hidden trails, and learning through hands-on experiences. Sessions begin on February 7 and April 4. Join us from 3:30 – 5:30 pm for eight weeks of outdoor discovery.
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Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Festival
Join our annual Sheep & Fiber Arts Festival on Saturday, April 19. Watch expert shearers, try hands-on fiber crafts, and explore sustainable textile traditions. Enjoy live music, local artisans, and farm-fresh food while discovering the journey from sheep to shawl.
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Calling All Makers!
We are looking for fiber artists and makers who would like to showcase their work at our Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Festival. If you or someone you know is interested in displaying their creation(s) at the makers gallery of the event, please submit your interest below. Share your works of art.
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Breathwork Umoja Pranayama
Join gentle, thoughtful instructor Adeshina Shindara on a guided journey in breathing techniques to support stress reduction, self regulation and self compassion. Adeshina creates a beautiful space in which participants can tune into their breath and body and feel relaxed, content and connected.
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Make a Wild Salad
Learn the art of ethical foraging at Hidden Villa. Join us March 8 or 22 to discover edible wild plants, harvest safely from our wilderness areas, and create a fresh communal salad from your finds. Bring your favorite dressing to share as we celebrate nature’s bounty together.
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Learn more about our Natural Science Saturday classes led by Hidden Villa’s Senior Naturalist, Garth Harwood, on our website.
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Prose to Hidden Villa
Teen leader, Content Corps Creator, and Counselor-in-Training, Kathleen Zhu reflects on what makes Hidden Villa a cherished home for environmental stewardship and social justice.
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A Legacy of Love
Each year on Valentine’s Day, our Legacy Circle comes together in the historic Duveneck Home for a warm and cozy tea-time celebration, rekindling their shared love for Hidden Villa. If you’re interested in learning more about how to include Hidden Villa in your estate plan, please contact [email protected].
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A Hidden Villa Kind of Love
Hidden Villa volunteer Ella (not pictured) returns with a new audio interview. In this Valentine’s Day episode, former camper-turned-camp leader Heather Skibbens (pictured right) shares how Hidden Villa shaped her journey and sparked unexpected love.
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Listen to the first installment of these intimate oral histories that bring our archives to life.
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Facility Rentals: Josephine’s Retreat is Open
Hidden Villa’s cherished spaces are available again for your meaningful gatherings! From Frank’s gift to Josephine—a writer’s sanctuary turned romantic retreat—to our versatile group facilities, each venue tells a story. Whether you’re planning a nonprofit retreat, family reunion, or secluded getaway, experience the magic of our historic grounds.
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Team Volunteering
Is your team or group interested in volunteering at Hidden Villa? We have regular weekday volunteer opportunities for groups and teams looking to get outside together to do good and have fun. Email us at [email protected].
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Property Director
The Property Director is responsible for the care, support and maintenance of all structures, buildings, and grounds on the Hidden Villa property.
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Click on the images below for the latest news on your favorite farm topics.
Here is a Quick Bite of the latest news for February 2025:
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Photo Credits: Lanette, Lucy, Virginia, Adeshina, Josh, Kathleen, & Zain
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