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Turtle Rock Farm [mailto:patricia@turtlerockfarmretreat.ccsend.com] <b>On
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 28, 2010 6:32 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> sstruby@cox.net<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Labyrinth, Straw Bale Hermitage, Tipi - New at Turtle Rock Farm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:white'>G</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:
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</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";
color:white'>a 501c3 Not-For-Profit Corporation<br>
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</span><b><i><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";
color:white'>Connecting with creation so that creation can heal us<br>
and we can allow creation to heal.</span></i></b><span style='font-size:
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"...institutions themselves depend on a new awakening of the human intellect,
emotions and imagination to a deep inner intimacy with the natural world.
We need to experience the dawn and the sunset. We need to feel the cool
wind blowing over Earth after a warm, sunny day. We need to hear the song
of the mockingbird singing from the top of a nearby tree. <br>
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We may think that we are beyond all this, that our rational modes of
thinking are sufficient, that we can do without such immersion in the world
of wonder, beauty and physical excitement, experiences proper to the
uncivilized people of the past. We may even think of our children as
sufficiently fulfilled with television trivia. Yet we are finally learning
that these fundamental experiences of the natural world are inherent
necessities for us to reason clearly and shape a fulfilling course of human
affairs in all their various contexts. Our children especially need these
experiences. Yet only if found with their elders can children's early
experiences be complete." </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
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style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:black'>-- Thomas
Berry, preface to <i>Exploring a Sense of Place</i></span><span
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style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#990000'> </span></i><i><span style='font-size:24.0pt;
font-family:Papyrus;color:#990000'>It's Next Week!<br>
<br>
If you can't come for the week,<br>
<br>
come on Sunday, June 5<br>
<br>
for the afternoon intro session -<br>
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and a cookout and barn dance</span></i><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
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Straw Bale Construction Workshop </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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June 2010</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:black'>(This isn't our building; just to show you the process.)</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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We are ready (well, almost!)<br>
<br>
</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#990000'>The
tin is finished. Tom Temple is framing the windows and doors. Our
neighbor Dan Pruscha has dug the clay. Steve and Mollie are packing up to
head this way. Our wonderful workshop participants have their list of
items to bring. James Stepp of Wichita Buffalo Company is going to see that
the buffalo hot dogs get here for Sunday's cookout. Our Oklahoma Food
Coop order is already here and we've been cooking for days. The tipi is
up (see below.) Tom's also putting up a solar shower (where else can you
find an outdoor shower with a prairie view?) Wayne Cantwell is rosining
up the bow for the contra dance. We are excited!<br>
</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";
color:#990000'><br>
Using natural building materials is an age-old practice that is good for
the planet and provides beautiful, comfortable, energy-efficient, sound
housing. <br>
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During this week-long workshop, participants will learn how to build a
building with stuccoed straw bale walls. Led by </span><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#990000'><a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9G8-aC9X4trwzAN21imx-NJ-WAqzQCwIItevxSuRbLJ5Asq266hYUsQ4c6vn7e0I-d4yMmYV4jHBUq_PxklhVR2yc5SBb3TMqc="
target="_blank">Tom Temple</a>, a sustainable designer and builder, and <a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9EXL7BOrUwuJZjgPe-e7CGqrfL1fVM510czhLMQ6q-1cdXbaGavWizFtyo61XsounfhRDG2wLRK7fznkzh69UAYIXe6G-o8JvSuZ4ejSr8S-p5hwxfb8JdGPLhsIVmAMgX1gmAxW4jnxw=="
target="_blank">MudstrawLove</a>'s Mollie Curry 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. <br>
<br>
We will be using clay found on the farm, as well as straw bales from last
year's wheat harvest.<br>
<br>
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. <br>
<br>
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. <br>
<br>
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, <a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9GxWKlmkhPx814OUNNkHvCog3iId3OntX5ItWgn1Op8nMIYU64fwaJMxLGmStxKlneEFZrgnpXaQF_dyuIwScdkkpvwQAH3_hbIJuFmUd5np-sgsK_ho9-_"
target="_blank">www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com</a>.<br>
<br>
</span><b><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";
color:#0033CC'>the contra dance: </span></b><b><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#0033CC'>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 <a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9HEngXFhPXJHrwv4FLbq2vof2TpQMHxmEP-4RtaYJZk1ZlCtqscPR77Wy3S3Z-Vmmvt8ypxxAjpg4Ieq9qIW2gAhLV7OpxYbyaZyfnoqxPMtg=="
target="_blank">Scissortail Oklahoma Traditional Dance Society</a>, the
callers to lead us through the dances. Beginners are welcome. And it's
free!</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";
color:#990000'><br>
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color:#FFFFCC'>The foundation is poured.</span></b><b><span
style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#0033CC'><br>
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</span></b><b><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";
color:#FFFFCC'>Composting toilet vault is built.</span></b><b><span
style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#0033CC'><br>
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</span></b><b><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";
color:#FFFFCC'>Post-and-beam framing is finished.</span></b><b><span
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color:#FFFFCC'>Roof is finished....</span></b><b><span style='font-size:
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The Amazing Days of May<br>
<br>
</span><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><img border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1038"
src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/4645139445_10ba001c7c_m.jpg"
alt="Pepper Hernandez, Raw Chef"> <img border=0 width=240
height=180 id="_x0000_i1039"
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</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'>Raw Chef Pepper Hernandez who taught at the women's
yoga-raw foods retreat.<br>
Bob Phillips and Tom Temple relaxing after a day of hermitage-building<br>
<br>
</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><img border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1040"
src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4645144225_a14755c594_m.jpg">
<img border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1041"
src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4645144523_0a3f6293b6_m.jpg"><br>
</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'>Norman's Irving Junior High Students learned about raised
bed gardening<br>
and a prairie ecosystem (shown in front of an ancient buffalo wallow)</span></i></b><b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:
center;line-height:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
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height=180 id="_x0000_i1042"
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src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4645148997_c4cde8dcc8_m.jpg"><br>
</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'>Missouri neighbors Mel and Bill stitched us a tipi and
came and showed us how <br>
to put it up<br>
<br>
</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><img border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1044"
src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4645759572_ff5e6416d7_m.jpg"> <img
border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1045"
src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4645759864_b7512901bf_m.jpg"> <br>
</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'>Friends Jane and Jim Bond and interns Jae Clewell and
Clayton Taylor<br>
helped us build a Chartres design labyrinth on the prairie<br>
<br>
</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><img border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1046"
src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/4645150089_47da4b9319_m.jpg"><img
border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1047"
src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/4645150395_5a988680a6_m.jpg"><br>
</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'>Retreatants walk the prairie labyrinth during our first
labyrinth retreat. <br>
Prayer ribbons and cairns were left in the center. <br>
<br>
</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><img border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1048"
src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4645143021_4ba32b6ffc_m.jpg"><img
border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1049"
src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/4645143885_c286c837a9_m.jpg"><br>
</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'>Swarm of honey bees on the driveway. <br>
Ann, Everett and Dorothy after getting the bees safely into new hives. </span></i></b><b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><br>
<br>
<img border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1050"
src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4645759004_8efb77ea31_m.jpg"><img
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</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'>Hail - like we've never seen before.<br>
The garden is in! Chickens did a good job of helping get the soil ready. </span></i></b><b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><br>
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<img border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1052"
src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4645140091_09a862d78d_m.jpg"><img
border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1053"
src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/4645146779_e3a15c5fc7_m.jpg"><br>
</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'>Guineas are growing. And we have a new rabbit to help feed
the red wiggler worms.<br>
Jolie is her name. Thank you Bartley family!</span></i></b><b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:
12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><img border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1054"
src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4645140633_24e94a7b21_m.jpg"><img
border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1055"
src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4645140915_1a9dbf5a7f_m.jpg"><br>
</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'>Kildere mamma faking a broken wing to distract us<br>
from noticing her nest full of eggs - right in the driveway.</span></i></b><b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><br>
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<img border=0 width=240 height=180 id="_x0000_i1056"
src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/4645764414_eceb0b13ce_m.jpg"><img
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</span></b><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'>Much is blooming. And the resident Great Blue Herons have
been more visible.</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#336600'><br>
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12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'>Truly,
this has been an amazing month. <br>
<br>
We didn't exactly plan it this way - everything just culminated at once.
Not only has the hermitage progressed to the point that we're ready for
the week-long workshop when we'll build the walls with straw bales and
then stucco them, we also now have a tipi and a labyrinth! Both have been
planned for months and finally happened in the same week.<br>
<br>
Mowing the 88-foot-wide labyrinth was a daunting task. But with the help
of our friends Jane and Jim Bond and interns Jae Clewell and Clayton
Taylor, and Michael Bartley's timely delivery of his family's rabbit and
the discovery that he could provide more flags to mark the labyrinth, we
managed it very well. It was Clayton's first day as an intern here and he
manned the mower and made a perfect path - no small feat, considering the
number of turns along the way. Making the labyrinth was a spiritual
experience - as was our first walk on our first Labyrinth Retreat. Its
location at the top of the prairie amid the wildflowers and birdsong
makes the experience even richer.<br>
<br>
We are in awe of Mel Morley who stitched us a tipi. She and Bill
delivered it one cloudy, cool morning in May and taught us how to set the
24-foot-balsam fir poles and stake the cover. It was an elegant morning
and the tipi is a magnificent space in which to relax and rest and be
close to the natural world. We are happy to be able to offer that space
for interested guests.<br>
<br>
Women came to learn about raw food and do yoga early in the month. And 13
wonderful students from Irving Junior High in Norman made a trip here and
spent the day learning about gardening and the prairie ecosystem. They
remained in our hearts when we realized that evening that they went home
to tornadoes in their neighborhood that did much damage. That was the
night we got softball-sized hail.<br>
<br>
May in Oklahoma is usually memorable. There's the inevitability of
violent weather, but there is also much beauty in the natural world. Ann
corralled not one but two swarms of honey bees - in a single afternoon -
and with the help of her mentor and friend Everett Taylor and Green
Connections board member and friend Dorothy Gray, who happened along, Ann
now tends not two beehives but six! The flowers are remarkable. Trees are
filled with fruit (the hail only knocked a few off their branches, amazingly.)
We have been very aware of bird activity: pair of scissor-tailed
flycatchers diving for bugs on the pond at twilight and building a nest
in the farmhouse pecan tree; Great Blue Heron couple soaring and
squawking about the same time, and, most engaging of all, a mamma Kildere
has built a nest and filled it with eggs right in the middle of the pond
house driveway. We've been driving around her for three weeks now and are
hoping to see the babes soon.</span></b><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#336600'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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12.0pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";
color:#336600'>And now comes June</span><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#336600'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'><br>
We have been planning for months the week-long straw bale workshop June
6-12 (see above.) And we will have a Retreat on the Prairie for Women
June 18-19. You can lodge in the house - or now, a tipi. Renee Hoover, a
wonderful Cherokee basket weaver, will teach us how to weave baskets in
the Cherokee tradition. We'll take a "cosmic walk," learn about
a prairie ecosystem - our "home" in the natural world. We'll
watch Earth roll up and the sun disappear and the prairie come alive at
first light in the morning. <br>
<br>
With school out, June affords time to rest and be together as well. We
have open dates for individuals, families, groups, couples who want to
spend vacation, retreat and restoration time on the prairie to witness
all the beautiful surprises of summer.<br>
<br>
In Peace and Beauty,<br>
Ann and Pat</span></b><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><b><i><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Papyrus;color:#336600'><br>
</span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif";
color:#336600'>P.S. </span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif";color:#993300'> Save the
date: </span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif";color:#006600'>Green Connections'
fabulous Prairie Dinner</span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Papyrus;color:#006600'><br>
</span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif";
color:#006600'>and Concert is October 2. </span></i></b><b><i><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif";
color:#990000'>Kamala Gamble </span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif";color:#006600'>will be
chef of our local foods dinner and</span></i></b><b><i><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif";
color:#990000'> Kyle Dillingham, </span></i></b><b><i><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif";
color:#006600'>famed Oklahoma fiddler, will be in concert. </span></i></b><b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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color:#669900'>____________________________________________</span></b><span
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12.0pt'><a name=LETTER.BLOCK16><i><span style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Palatino Linotype","serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
Thank You Volunteers!</span></i></a><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:
12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'>Green
Connections Board Member</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
</span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'>and
volunteer extraordinaire</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
</span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'>Dorothy
Gray helping with the bees</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:
"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:#990000'>Want to be a Turtle Rock Farm Volunteer?<br>
Have we got a deal for you!</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#990000'><br>
</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:#990000'><br>
</span><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#990000'>a 24-hour
stay (on us)<br>
for 4 hours of labor (yours)<br>
</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:#990000'><br>
</span><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#006600'>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. <br>
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. <br>
<br>
</span><i><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#990000'>Note:
This offer does not pertain to our programmed workshops and retreats. </span></i><span
style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#006600'><br>
<br>
Call us at 580.725.3411 or email annmcferron@hotmail.com; 580.917.6011 or
email pathoerth@hotmail.com</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><b><u><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#990000'>A QUICK LOOK AT RETREAT DATES</span></u></b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#990000'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<br>
June 6-12<br>
Straw Bale Construction Workshop<br>
(Intro session and barn dance <br>
June 6)<br>
<br>
June 18-19<br>
Prairie Retreat<br>
(including Cherokee Basket Weaving)<br>
<br>
July 24<br>
Earth Dinner: How to Cook to Save the Planet<br>
<br>
</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#CC0000'><br>
Green Connections Prairie Dinner <br>
and Concert: </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#003399'>Saturday,</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#CC0000'> </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#003399'>Oct. 2</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#CC0000'><br>
<br>
Register for Retreats and Workshops at<br>
</span></b><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9GxWKlmkhPx814OUNNkHvCog3iId3OntX5ItWgn1Op8nMIYU64fwaJMxLGmStxKlneEFZrgnpXaQF_dyuIwScdkkpvwQAH3_hbIJuFmUd5np-sgsK_ho9-_"
target="_blank">www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com</a></span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993300'>Straw Bale Construction
Workshop</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993300'>June 6-12</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#006600'>See details above.</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#000099'>To register, click here: </span><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#000099'><a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9G2gpNKved92NQb4cJ6MzyIC7dyWmJskHqL4JxR800UCoQWo2M4xMeakSd5I197gHGQUyXL0hUJ_PYl3k-kkh2zfbL4dwuZa5SD80KaJeZRUDe6ibmxuutQ_kCxHZ3DkJACINXCoWt3a3eg3arp73Yg"
target="_blank">www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com</a></span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993300'>Prairie Retreat for Women</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993300'>June 18-19</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993300'><img border=0
id="_x0000_i1062"
src="http://turtlerockfarmretreat.com/images/linda%20on%20prairie%20retreat.jpeg"></span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#006600'>Much of Oklahoma was native prairie, part of The Great
Plains. This retreat will take us back to the prairie, where we will learn
its history (from its ancient beginnings as an ocean) and its ecosystem. We
will spend time on the prairie noticing the grasses, birds and wildlife -
the prairie community.</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#006600'>Too, we will take a "cosmic walk" and Cherokee
basket weaver Renee Hoover will teach us how to make a basket the Cherokee
way. 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 the
natural world.</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#006600'>This is an overnight retreat, beginning Friday even at 7
p.m. You are welcome to bring a tent and camp out on the prairie or sleep
in our tipi or lodge in our house </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#000099'>To register, click here: <a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9G2gpNKved92NQb4cJ6MzyIC7dyWmJskHqL4JxR800UCoQWo2M4xMeakSd5I197gHGQUyXL0hUJ_PYl3k-kkh2zfbL4dwuZa5SD80KaJeZRUDe6ibmxuutQ_kCxHZ3DkJACINXCoWt3a3eg3arp73Yg"
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<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
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<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#990000'>Earth Dinner: How to Cook
to Save the Planet</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#990000'>July 24</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
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<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#990000'><img border=0 width=240
height=180 id="_x0000_i1063"
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color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#000099'>Decisions we make about the food we eat not only impact our
health, but also the health of the planet. On this retreat, participants
will learn how food impacts global climate change, why what we eat matters
and what we can do: where to get food, what kind of food to get and how to
cook it. We'll learn about cooking local, fresh food using methods that are
simple and create delicious meals. Half the day will be spent in the
kitchen, cooking together. The retreat ends with supper and a reminder of
the joy of sitting at table together.</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#000099'><br>
</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#000099'>To register, click here: <a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9G2gpNKved92NQb4cJ6MzyIC7dyWmJskHqL4JxR800UCoQWo2M4xMeakSd5I197gHGQUyXL0hUJ_PYl3k-kkh2zfbL4dwuZa5SD80KaJeZRUDe6ibmxuutQ_kCxHZ3DkJACINXCoWt3a3eg3arp73Yg"
target="_blank">www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com</a></span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993300'>August Retreats</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993300'>Aug 7 - Making a Raised
Bed and/or Tumbling Composter</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993300'>Aug 14 - Earth Plunge for
Families</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993300'>Aug 20-21 - Earth Dinner</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993300'>Aug 28 - Learning to Live
in the Moment</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#0033CC'>For details or to
register, click here: </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#0033CC'><a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9G2gpNKved92NQb4cJ6MzyIC7dyWmJskHqL4JxR800UCoQWo2M4xMeakSd5I197gHGQUyXL0hUJ_PYl3k-kkh2zfbL4dwuZa5SD80KaJeZRUDe6ibmxuutQ_kCxHZ3DkJACINXCoWt3a3eg3arp73Yg"
target="_blank">www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com</a></span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#669900'>___________________________________</span></b><span
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style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
unique opportunities <br>
<br>
for spiritual renewal<br>
<br>
and sustainable learning (& living)<br>
<br>
in 2010...</span></i><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#CC0000'><br>
second monday is<br>
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get-away day</span><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#CC0000'> </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
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<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:
"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#336600'>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@hotmail or
go to </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#336600'><a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9GxWKlmkhPx814OUNNkHvCog3iId3OntX5ItWgn1Op8nMIYU64fwaJMxLGmStxKlneEFZrgnpXaQF_dyuIwScdkkpvwQAH3_hbIJuFmUd5np-sgsK_ho9-_"
target="_blank">www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com</a> </span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:12.0pt'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#CC3300'><br>
<i>Transitions Handbook</i><br>
<br>
monthly book discussion<br>
<br>
June 21, July 12<br>
<br>
</span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#006600'>"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."<br>
-- Jerry Mander, founder/director of the International Forum on
Globalization and author of In the Absence of the Sacred<br>
</span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#336600'><br>
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We will meet 9:30 to 11 a.m. Cost is $15. Call or email if you're
interested: pathoerth@gmail.com. 580.917.6011.</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'>___________________________________</span></b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";
color:#336600'>View of Morning Sun from Farmhouse Porch</span></i><b><i><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'><br>
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style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'>Comments
from our guests...<br>
<br>
</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'>"Have
you ever felt as if you could see the world in every direction? The
labyrinth at Turtle Rock Farm is perched on top of a rolling hill,
surrounded by wildflowers and prairie grasses and as you walk the sacred
path, you can see beauty in every direction. Come and see." -- Jeni
Markham Clewell<br>
<br>
"What an amazing experience! Thank you ladies for sharing your love
and land with us all. The labyrinth retreat is a must for anyone seeking to
dive deeper into themselves." -- Shela and Kiran, Tulsa<br>
<br>
"When you come to Turtle Rock, the world changes. There is an
intentional connection to Earth, to the past, to the present, to the
future. Turtle rock is a place of incredible grace, a place of peace."
-- Paul Calkin<br>
</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";
color:#336600'><br>
</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'>"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.<br>
<br>
"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.<br>
<br>
"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<br>
<br>
"Thank you for these great times of our lives. I'm sure we'll come
back soon." -- Bethany<br>
<br>
"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<br>
<br>
"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<br>
<br>
"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<br>
<br>
"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<br>
<br>
"Just knowing we, the women of the United States military are not
alone is beautiful. Thank you to Turtle Rock." </span></b><b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right;line-height:12.0pt'><b><span
style='font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'>-- Max, US Army</span></b><b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:
"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'>"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<br>
<br>
"I loved camping on the hill - beautiful views of the Oklahoma
prairie. Beautiful place - thanks for sharing." - M.C.<br>
<br>
"Wow! What a peaceful, lovely place. Thank you for your hospitality.
Looking forward to future visits and more peace..." -- Molly Helm<br>
<br>
"'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</span></b><b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#336600'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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_________________________</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
<br>
</span><i><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";
color:#6D853B'>"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." </span></i><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#6D853B'>--
Philip Zaleski, <i>The Recollected Heart</i></span><span style='font-size:
8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><span
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How does one 'do' a Retreat?</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
<br>
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. <br>
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. <br>
<br>
It can be what you need and what you want it to be. We are happy to guide
and assist, or give you solitude.<br>
<br>
</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#990000'>To reserve your individual, group, couple or family retreat:</span><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'>
<br>
email or phone pathoerth@hotmail.com; 580.917.6011<br>
or annmcferron@hotmail.com; 580.725.3411</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:
12.0pt'><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";
color:#009900'>our partnership </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
<br>
</span><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";
color:#009900'>with </span><span style='font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";
color:#009900'>G</span><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";
color:#009900'>reen</span><span style='font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";
color:#009900'>C</span><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";
color:#009900'>onnections...</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:
"Georgia","serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:12.0pt'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<div>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:12.0pt'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
<img border=0 width=500 height=335 id="_x0000_i1065"
src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/4059180322_689a010eec.jpg"><br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right;line-height:12.0pt'><span
class=pcm><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'>Photo by Candace Krebs</span></span><span style='font-size:
8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:12.0pt'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
</span><span class=pcm><i><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'>The First Annual Green Connections</span></i></span><i><span
style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><br>
<span class=pcm>Dinner on the Prairie - October 2009</span></span></i><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'>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.
</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'>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.</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#993300'>We are seeking sponsors...</span><span style='font-size:
8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#993300'>...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</span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'>.</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#993300'>...for the Prairie Dinner and Concert. </span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#993300'>And we are seeking grants and donations for the building of
a retreat center.</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'>You may send tax deductible donations to Green Connections,
5900 CR 90, Red Rock, OK 74651. Or, go to our website - </span><span
style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9GxWKlmkhPx814OUNNkHvCog3iId3OntX5ItWgn1Op8nMIYU64fwaJMxLGmStxKlneEFZrgnpXaQF_dyuIwScdkkpvwQAH3_hbIJuFmUd5np-sgsK_ho9-_"
target="_blank">www.turtlerockfarmretreat.com</a> - and click on Green
Connections Partner, and use Paypal to send your donation. Or, click here:</span><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='text-align:justify;line-height:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:
"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><a
href="https://www.paypal.com/cgibin/webscr?first_name=selena+lawyer&last_name=struby&undefined_quantity=1&business=annmcferron@hotmail.com&image_url=&return=&cancel_return=&item_name=Green%20Connections%20Contribution&amount=0&shipping=0¤cy_code=USD&item_number=&cmd=_xclick"
target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0
id="_x0000_i1066" src="https://www.paypal.com/images/x-click-but7.gif"
alt=Donate></span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:12.0pt'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><img
border=0 id="_x0000_i1067"
src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3772787350_7313779902_m.jpg"
alt="alpaca with GC board members"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:12.0pt'><span
style='font-family:Papyrus;color:#6D853B'>Green Connection Board members
meet the Alpaca</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#6D853B'>Meet our board members</span></u></b><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#6D853B'>:</span></b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#6D853B'>Green Connections: Beverly
Alexander (treasurer), Elizabeth Box Price, Dorothy Gray, Pat Hoerth,
Stephanie Jordan, Ann McFerron, Mary Moloney, Alan Ware (president.) </span></b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-line-height-alt:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Garamond","serif";color:#6D853B'>Turtle Rock Farm Advisory
Council: Barbara Hagan, Bruce Johnson, Tom Temple, Corey Williams</span></b><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#6D853B'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#FD7306'><a
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#006600'>We
Support the <u>Buy Fresh Buy Local</u> Movement</span></i></b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#FD7306'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#006600'>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:</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:#CC3300'> www.oklahomafood.coop</span></b><b><span style='font-family:
"Comic Sans MS";color:#006600'>. Information about the work of the Oklahoma
Chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local (including food guides and reasons to buy
local) is at: <a
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103442288332&s=1427&e=001kN5DA8cNG9GuBlC2wJLbJtyyI23B_aOV4Vb9smh0wwb-wOVS-_DKaVfWav_wskZmNq3T6j8MXuQHUmslaR_PCbrPXXdKIurMJTNqkg0PSt0IR7ggs1HkVc-7gvo4z35fZM6OgH8Hmcs="
target="_blank">www.buyfreshbuylocalok.com</a></span></b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#FD7306'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#336600'>Turtle Rock Farm LLC:</span><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#310500'><br>
</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#336600'>A Center for
Sustainability, Spirituality<br>
and Healing</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#310500'><br>
</span><span style='font-size:24.0pt;color:#336600'>Mission Statement</span><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#310500'><br>
<br>
</span><i><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#336600'>Connecting with
the Natural World</span></u></i><span style='font-size:15.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='color:#310500'>We
believe that Earth - part of the Creator's good creation - has intrinsic
value. </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#310500'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='color:#310500'>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, </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#310500'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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participate more consciously in the web of life. We want to provide </span><span
style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#310500'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='color:#310500'>opportunities
for people to experience our connectedness with creation </span><span
style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#310500'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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distinct ways: </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#310500'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style='color:#310500'>+ organizing and leading retreats that
afford people the experience of our </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;
color:#310500'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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and interdependence with the web of life: all of creation, each other and
the Divine.</span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#310500'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style='color:#310500'>+ promote healing - of Earth, creation
and humans, through connecting with </span><span style='font-size:15.0pt;
color:#310500'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='color:#310500'>Earth which,
we believe, can heal us - as well as through the various modalities of
holistic health care including Energy Kinesiology. </span><span
style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#310500'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><i><u><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#336600'>Learning to Live Sustainably </span></u></i><span
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+ 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.</span><span
style='font-size:15.0pt;color:#310500'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Morning Over the Prairie - 30 September 2009<br>
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friend or loved one. Perhaps a weekend getaway or one of our scheduled
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Red Rock, OK 74651<br>
580.725.3411<br>
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