Hi Everyone,
Our newest Spring addition arrived at the farm this morning early, baby ducks. These are Kakhi Campbell ducklings who are adorable. The little webbed feet are so amazing! They love staying all together, such community birds! They will grow up to come to my call, swim, and lay eggs!
I'll keep you abreast of their growth and progress. They are not nearly as sensitive to the rainy days as the baby chicks are.
The earth is softer today due to rainfall. I noticed while walking about the farm early this morning as I opened up the chicken coops that my boots (yes rain boots) were treading softer on the ground. The smell of moist leaves, soil and wood chips is everywhere. The flies are vying for their last days. Today there is a group of volunteers coming out to help bring in the butternut squash from the fields, and the corn too.
Our campfire is going, the smell of smoke permeates those of us who live here, so much so that when we hug people they ask, "Have you been camping?" I call it "Campfire" cologne! I haven't yet put on any "window coverings" on the yurt screens but we can certainly feel the cool night air blow across our faces when we are tucked into bed at night!
Anna is still visiting from Kansas City and her assistance with Spanish (she speaks perfectly) is so wonderful and deepens our already deep connection to our family from across the border. She is a great "farm mama" assisting wherever she is needed. Newe our now 2 year old farm member loves her and she and he are a great duo to support his mama, Lindsay, who grows all our sprouts and wheatgrass.
We just returned from leading our newest workshop in Kansas City on Community Building to over 120 folks there. So inspiring to see what a community will do to have a Cafe Gratitude and the spirit that comes with it to their city. We may just take it for granted sometimes... it is always a good check in to travel to out laying areas. Thank you Natalie and Mike for your generosity and love.
The farm is abundant right now, blackberries, peaches, grapes all sun kissed and delicious. Fall garden is planted, over an acre of all the "Cabbage Family"! Summer garden flourishing. If you love squash blossoms tacos, make it to Gracias Madre on Tues, Thurs or Sat those are the days following a delivery of them from the farm!
Cafe Gratitude Santa Cruz opens on Monday the 15th, come see us we are on Lincoln at Pacific Ave downtown. We are thrilled to be serving the Santa Cruz community soon.
We are so grateful for all your love and support. We thank you for your trust, faith and commitment to our mission. We know that taking such a bold stand for being LOVE no matter what isn't always a popular place to be, and are grateful for the on going opportunity to BE LOVE no matter what.
Love and Gratitude,
Terces
Hi
Just returned home after a weekend leading our Sacred Commerce workshop in Harbin to 85 folks! What a wonderful experience seeing all the people wo are gathering from around the globe to learn about a new way of doing business. Three of our Leadership Course graduates led sections of the workshop this weekend and all three were incredible! I can see our vision for developing future leaders coming into fruition. Thank you Erin, Yebuny, and Alexia.
Today is our only full day on the farm this week as we pick up our new delivery van tomorrow, for our Santa Cruz location set to open on August 15th! Watch for opening announcement.