[OKC] FW: Join Us for Great Doings at Turtle Rock Farm
Shauna Lawyer Struby
sstruby at cox.net
Wed Apr 28 07:03:38 PDT 2010
From: Ann and Pat at Turtle Rock Farm
[mailto:patricia at turtlerockfarmretreat.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of Ann and Pat
at Turtle Rock Farm
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:42 PM
To: sstruby at cox.net
Subject: Join Us for Great Doings at Turtle Rock Farm
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blossoms storm out of the darkness --
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their spiritual honey. Mute and meek, yet theirs
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It's Only a Month Away!
And we've added a barn dance to the
festivities. (See below)
Straw Bale Construction Workshop
6-12 June 2010
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Limited spaces for this workshop. Register soon!
Using natural building materials is an age-old practice that is good for the
planet and provides beautiful, comfortable, energy-efficient, sound housing.
During this week-long workshop, participants will learn how to build a
building with stuccoed straw bale walls. Led by Tom Temple
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and Steve Kemble, of Ashville, N.C., this workshop will include classroom
instruction as well as hands-on experience. During this week, we will stack
the bales and apply the first coat of mud on a small hermitage at Turtle
Rock Farm.
We will be using clay found on the farm, as well as straw bales from last
year's wheat harvest.
For those who want a shorter workshop, Molly and Steve will lead a
Straw-Bale Introduction class from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, 6 June, which
week-long participants will also join. Fee for the Sunday afternoon workshop
only is $25.
Not only educational about natural building methods, this workshop will help
build community - and be a whole lot of fun! Participants will be lodged at
one of the houses at Turtle Rock Farm, in a tipi or may camp out. Meals will
be provided by Turtle Rock Farm staff and shared by the community.
Fee for the week of instruction, lodging and meals is $425. Couples, $375
each. Instruction, meals and camping, $375. Deposit to hold your space is
$150. Spaces for this retreat will be limited. For more information, give us
a call, at 580.725.3411 or 580.917.6011. To register, go to our website,
www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com
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New! We've added supper and a barn dance to the festivities on Sunday
evening - because we've discovered how much fun contra dancing is. (Think
Virginia Reel; think Jane Austen's country dances - only in shorts, in a
barn on the Oklahoma prairie.) Wayne Cantwell (the "Flyin' Fiddler") will
provide the music and Scissortail Oklahoma Traditional Dance Society
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Beginners are welcome. And it's free!
The foundation is poured.
Composting toilet vault is built.
Post-and-beam framing is finished.
Roof is on its way...
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Ah, the joys of sweet, sweet April.
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Gardening class learns about making composters and raised beds -
and spends some time with the Paca boys
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Our first al fresco meal of the season
and sharing communion during Shepherd's Retreat
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Our intern, Jae, and young guest watching Bella (hiding) in the rabbit pen;
board member Mary Moloney holding Bella.
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Guests from North Carolina feeding the hens;
new batch of kittens at the farm house.
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Mr. Darcy and Biak Bay down for their spring shearing.
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Darcy's silky fleece and Shearer Extraordinaire, Paul Wolf
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Newly-shorn Alpaca seem happy about the greening grass
and Kye seems happy with his cooler, summer shearing too.
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Master Carpenter Bob Powers and, making their own kind of music, Guinea
Keets
The pictures tell the story, really. April has been a sweet month, as
everything burst into bloom and began to grow at once. It's lush and green -
a striking contrast to the gray days of winter and the late-March blizzard.
Rabbit, kittens and keets are already twice the size they were just weeks
ago. Well, the keets have quadrupled in size! Honey bees are gorging on the
blossoms and we have apricots - the first time in several years they didn't
freeze.
Visitors from as far away as North Carolina have come to the farm and we've
been especially busy with the building of our straw-bale hermitage. It's
been great to work with the foundation crew and the carpenters, all who come
stay here the days they are working. Turns out, the carpenters are all
musicians too. So, we've even had jam sessions with fiddle, stand-up bass,
guitar and piano.
Our intern Jae Clewell is a delight to work with. She's been learning about
many things, including shearing Alpaca, building hives for honey bees,
raising Guineas, feeding chickens. She attended the state beekeeping
convention with Ann, helped Pat with the monthly monitoring of Doe Creek and
has improved our granola recipe, learned how to bake a couple different
kinds of bread as well as a delicious Carmelized Onion Tart. Of course,
she's also helped us with more tedious, but necessary, chores, like weeding.
The Promises of May - and June!
Besides the greening, we are warming and May looks to be a beautiful time.
There will be two new offerings this month - the raw foods portion of the
Yoga Retreat and later in the month - May 22 - our first Labyrinth Retreat.
We're mowing a large labyrinth right in the prairie, up on the hill
overlooking the big pond. We think it's the perfect site and look forward to
sharing this way of meditation with our guests for years to come.
Of course, the work on the hermitage will continue, as we prepare for the
big week in June when guests will come learn how to build with hay bales and
stucco. We are very excited to be engaged in this process with Tom Temple,
Steve Kemble, Mollie Currie and all those who have registered for the
workshop. There are still some spaces available. We've also added a contra
dance to the opening festivities. See the notice above for details. We are
so glad we can offer this important education here at Turtle Rock Farm and
are expecting this to be a very meaningful event.
Looking even further into June, we are happy to announce that Cherokee
Basket Weaver Renee Hoover will be joining us for the Prairie Retreat.
Renee's baskets are exquisite and so is her gift of sharing this reflective,
spiritual practice with others. We are grateful that she is able to bring
her Native American practices to our weekend of experiencing a prairie
eco-system.
We are grateful for the community that is developing around the work here at
Turtle Rock Farm: the wisdom of our board members, the energy and interest
of our young intern, the courage and inspiration of master builders, the
depth of understanding of people who bring their knowledge about ancient
sustainable practices, the animals and birds who teach us, and, most
certainly, the guests who come here to re-connect and learn and share their
commitment to and care for this beautiful planet.
In beauty and peace,
Pat & Ann
P.S. Notice a change of date - and Save it! Green Connections' fabulous
Prairie Dinner and Concert is October 2!
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Thank You Volunteers!
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Paul helping move the hens
Want to be a Turtle Rock Farm Volunteer?
Have we got a deal for you!
a 24-hour stay (on us)
for 4 hours of labor (yours)
As we grow and expand our offerings and our facility, we couldn't get along
without the wonderful people who volunteer at Turtle Rock Farm. They have
become a cherished part of our community.
If you're interested in helping out, let us know. We'll work together and
you can have some retreat time, a good night's rest and some community time
around a table set with home-cooked fresh food.
Note: This offer does not pertain to our programmed workshops and retreats.
Call us at 580.725.3411 or email annmcferron at hotmail.com; 580.917.6011 or
email pathoerth at hotmail.com
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to Green Connections Board
member Stephanie Jordan
A QUICK LOOK AT RETREAT DATES
April 30-May 2
Yoga and Raw Foods Retreat
May 15
Gardening Workshop:
Building a Raised Bed Garden
and/or a Turnable Composter
May 22
Labyrinth Retreat
June 6-12
Straw Bale Construction Workshop
(Intro session and barn dance
June 6)
June 18-19
Prairie Retreat
(including Cherokee Basket Weaving)
NOTICE DATE CHANGE!
Green Connections Prairie Dinner
and Concert: Saturday, Oct. 2
Retreat and Workshops at
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Porch Sitting, Observations on the Prairie...
Find out what we're reading, what the Alpacas are doing,
what we're learning about living sustainably...
There's a Sabbath Meditation each Sunday,
a little prose and lots of photos...
Upcoming
Retreats and Workshops
Gardening: Build a Raised Bed Garden
and/or a Turnable Composter
May 15
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We've combined two workshops into one. You can come for a full day and build
both a four-foot-by-four-foot raised bed and a turnable composter, or come
half a day and build one or the other. With a growing awareness of the value
to our health and the health of the planet, more and more people are growing
some of their own food. In addition to going home with tools to garden and
compost, you'll get information about growing vegetables and composting.
We'll show you our gardens and composting projects.
To register, click on Workshops and Retreats at our website:
www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com
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Labyrinth Retreat
May 22
The labyrinth is an ancient, spiritual tool used for centuries as a way to
get in touch with the inner life and inform the outer life. Making the slow
walk of twists and turns toward the center and back out again is a
transformative experience. On this day retreat, we will look at the history
and stories of labyrinths, as well as walk them and create them.
To register, click on Workshops and Retreats at our website:
www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com
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Straw Bale Construction Workshop
June 6-12
See details above.
To register, click on Workshops and Retreats at our website:
www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com
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Prairie Retreat for Women
June 18-19
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Much of Oklahoma was native prairie, part of The Great Plains. This retreat
will take us back to the prairie, where we can learn about its history (from
its ancient beginnings as an ocean, as hunting ground for Native Americans,
as home for pioneer families and modern farming and ranching) and its
ecosystem. We will spend time on the prairie noticing the grasses, birds and
wildlife - the prairie community. Too, we will take a "cosmic walk" and
Cherokee basket maker Renee Hoover, will teach us how to make a basket the
Cherokee way.
And we will come away, having experienced more intimately the prairie
ecosystem of which we are a part, with the wisdom that only the prairie can
offer and a deeper understanding of how to live in harmony with God's good
creation.
This is an overnight retreat, beginning Friday evening at 7 p.m.. You are
welcome to bring a tent and camp out on the prairie.
To register, click on Workshops and Retreats at our website:
www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com
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unique opportunities
for spiritual renewal
and sustainable learning (& living)
in 2010...
second monday is
get-away day
Every Second Monday of the month is Get-Away Day at Turtle Rock Farm. Come
for an unprogrammed day of quiet, walking, writing, making art, reading,
napping, gardening; just being in the country. To schedule, call
580.917.6011 or email pathoerth at hotmail or go to
www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com
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Transitions Handbook
monthly book discussion
June 21...
"Rob Hopkins has written the most thorough description so far of how we get
from the present chaos of cities and towns that are killing the planet and
the people in them, to viable new ecologically sustainable urban and rural
systems. This is more than a theoretical how-to manual; it is based on his
own team's ground-breaking work, engaging whole communities in a
transformative process that accepts the crucial need to reverse course, and
has succeeded in doing so. The book is a great guide for how we must live in
a future world where the limits of nature are honoured, but so are the basic
comforts and joys of communities coming together in a great common cause.
There is no more important book than this one for any community seeking
change toward ecological sustainability."
-- Jerry Mander, founder/director of the International Forum on
Globalization and author of In the Absence of the Sacred
We will meet 9:30 to 11 a.m. Cost is $15. Call or email if you're
interested: pathoerth at gmail.com. 580.917.6011.
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A Quiet Evening at the Big Pond
Comments from our guests...
"Thank you for your hospitality and your spirit of love and grace. May the
Lord continue to call hearts apart to rest in this place." -- Ursula L.
"Awakened to a world washed clean from thundershowers. The birds are
cheerful and greet us with morning song. A lovely retreat to enjoy the
wonders of creation! My only sadness - it was much too brief. Eager to
return." -- Shelley R.
"Thank you so much for your hospitality and generosity. Our kids had such a
blast feeding the animals and using the kayaks and canoe. The fresh eggs
were delicious and your home was so cozy and comfortable. We enjoyed being
out in nature and being together as a family. The kids LOVED it all!" --
Lisa, Madi and Christian
"Thank you for these great times of our lives. I'm sure we'll come back
soon." -- Bethany
"Thank you so very much for giving us this amazing opportunity. Our children
have experienced such wonderful, memorable things that we will cherish for a
lifetime. What a beautiful home and farm. Thank you so much for sharing it
with us." --Dana, Evan, Bethany and Olivia
"A blizzard on the first day of spring. I should be worried about getting
home, but I can't find it in myself. There's such peace here. Thank you for
a quiet place to rest with God." -- Sara Marie Bodenstein
"We came for a gardening workshop and found so much more. We treasured our
time here due to the incredible scenery and lovely people. We felt welcomed
and at home. These days helped us rekindle our love and commitment to Earth.
Thank you for sharing your land, passion and talents." -- Wendy
"This retreat is a great idea. Women who are military can get together to
bond, share their stories and life with others who have the same experience.
It is a 'happy' place." -- J
"I almost didn't come. Today was the anniversary of my son's death. I really
wanted to stay home. It's easier feeling depressed and sorry for myself if
I'm at home. But being here with this group let me see there are people out
there who really care and I'm not alone. Thank you so much for everything
and for your time and support." -- Vickie Lykins
"A good retreat for women veterans. A place to let your hair down." -- Sandy
"Just knowing we, the women of the United States military are not alone is
beautiful. Thank you to Turtle Rock."
-- Max, US Army
"This retreat provided an excellent opportunity to network experience
comaraderie with other women veterans and to relax and enjoy the day. Thank
you, thank you, thank you!" -- Barbara Curry, USAF retired
"I loved camping on the hill - beautiful views of the Oklahoma prairie.
Beautiful place - thanks for sharing." - M.C.
"Wow! What a peaceful, lovely place. Thank you for your hospitality. Looking
forward to future visits and more peace..." -- Molly Helm
"'Unless you find belonging in your solitude, your external longing will
remain needy and driven.' Thanks again for your hospitality in this Sacred
Space. Gracias! Blessings! Namaste!" -- Mary Lou Bender
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"Retreat is neither whim nor luxury nor self-indulgence, but a rock-bottom
staple of a healthy life. We need retreat as surely as we need oxygen or
protein. While any given retreat may start out as a joyride - a few days
away from spouse, kids or job; a chance to spread one's wings, loosen one's
belt, kick up one's heels - it always winds up as a pilgrimage. We start to
look for what really counts." -- Philip Zaleski, The Recollected Heart
How does one 'do' a Retreat?
A "retreat" at Turtle Rock Farm is a chance to get away into the quiet and
beauty of the prairie. But not everyone is used to the quiet and find the
idea a bit intimidating, even if they know they long for it.
A retreat can be a time when you sleep, listen to music, read, walk, visit,
play musical instruments, do art, bask in silence, get a therapeutic
massage, sit in a rocking chair on the porch, visit with a spiritual
director, explore nature...alone, with friends, family.
It can be what you need and what you want it to be. We are happy to guide
and assist, or give you solitude.
To reserve your individual, group, couple or family retreat:
email or phone pathoerth at hotmail.com; 580.917.6011
or annmcferron at hotmail.com; 580.725.3411
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our partnership
with GreenConnections...
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The First Annual Green Connections
Dinner on the Prairie - October 2009
Green Connections is a 501c3 Not-for-Profit corporation committed to helping
people connect with Earth, be healed in it and learn to live more
sustainably. In addition to supporting the mission of Turtle Rock Farm, our
dream is to build a retreat center and hermitages with sustainable building
methods, including straw bale construction. We now have straw bales in the
barn! And, thanks to those who came to our Dinner and Concert on the
Prairie, as well as other supporters, we are on our way.
If you believe in the work of Green Connections, please consider gifting us
with your supportive wishes and hopes, with your volunteer labor, and with
your dollars. Even a small amount now and then would be appreciated. If you
have questions, please call 580.725.3411 or 580.917.6011.
We are seeking sponsors...
...for the Straw Bale Workshop. Considering being a sponsor of this
educational event in the amount of $2,000, $1,000, $500, $250 or less.
...for the Prairie Dinner and Concert.
And we are seeking grants and donations for the building of a retreat
center.
You may send tax deductible donations to Green Connections, 5900 CR 90, Red
Rock, OK 74651. Or, go to our website - www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com
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and use Paypal to send your donation. Or, click here:
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Green Connection Board members meet the Alpaca
Meet our board members:
Green Connections: Beverly Alexander (treasurer), Elizabeth Box Price,
Dorothy Gray, Pat Hoerth, Stephanie Jordan, Ann McFerron, Mary Moloney, Alan
Ware (president.)
Turtle Rock Farm Advisory Council: Barbara Hagan, Bruce Johnson, Tom Temple,
Corey Williams
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We Support the Buy Fresh Buy Local Movement
Buying locally-grown food saves fossil fuel, supports our local growers and
provides fresher and more nutritious food. What food you can't grow
yourself, consider buying directly from a producer/farmer, a farmer's market
or the Oklahoma Food Coop. To find out about becoming a member of the
Oklahoma Food Coop, go to: www.oklahomafood.coop. Information about the work
of the Oklahoma Chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local (including food guides and
reasons to buy local) is at: www.buyfreshbuylocalok.com
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Turtle Rock Farm LLC:
A Center for Sustainability, Spirituality
and Healing
Mission Statement
Connecting with the Natural World
We believe that Earth - part of the Creator's good creation - has intrinsic
value.
We believe that human beings are interdependent with all of creation and
that the Creator is calling humans to re-connect with creation, with Earth,
and participate more consciously in the web of life. We want to provide
opportunities for people to experience our connectedness with creation
in three distinct ways:
+ organizing and leading retreats that afford people the experience of our
connection and interdependence with the web of life: all of creation, each
other and the Divine.
+ promote healing - of Earth, creation and humans, through connecting with
Earth which, we believe, can heal us - as well as through the various
modalities of holistic health care including Energy Kinesiology.
Learning to Live Sustainably
+ living sustainably and teaching and supporting others in their efforts to
live sustainably. By sustainability, we mean honoring, bringing, enabling
life rather than harming and disposing of life; learning practical things to
do to sustain life on Earth. Because we believe this is done in community,
we hope to promote community life.
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Morning Over the Prairie - 30 September 2009
Thanks Mom and Dad
Gifts
Consider giving a retreat at Turtle Rock Farm as a gift for a friend or
loved one. Perhaps a weekend getaway or one of our scheduled retreats or
workshops. Email us at pathoerth at hotmail.com or annmcferron at hotmail.com. Or
call 580.725.3411 or 580.917.6011.
Turtle Rock Farm LLC
5900 CR 90
Red Rock, Oklahoma 74651
580.725.3411
annmcferron at hotmail.com
pathoerth at hotmail.com
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