Hi Everyone,

Let’s Create a Vibrant Community!

I just came back from enjoying a wonderful 10 days in Costa Rica. What a beautiful country! We were on a retreat filled with meditation, music,  dance, and farm to table food, while being surrounded by gorgeous nature. It was the perfect escape from Winter, while rejuvenating and aligning my life’s journey.

One thing that came up very strongly in our group, was the affirmation that a healthy community needs to sing, dance, play music and eat good food together. It is even juicier if it is multi-generational, so we can cross pollinate our love circles and our wisdom. I would like to help participate in creating more opportunities for us all to come together, to sing, do Kirtan, dance, create drum circles and pot luck meals. What do you think? Want to volunteer to host a circle? Let me know and I will help!

On March 15th, from 11 AM to 3 PM, NOFA-NY, Slow Food North Shore, iEat Green, and the Sisters of St. Joseph, will host the 6th Annual  CSA Fair on the Sisters of St. Joseph’s compound in Brentwood.

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and it is the most supportive and economical way to get organic produce into your kitchen, other than growing it yourself! CSA’s support our local organic farmers by giving them the funds they need at the beginning of the growing season. It is a wonderful way to get your organic vegetables all season long from a local farm. The way it works is you buy a share at the beginning of the growing season, giving the farmer much needed funds to purchase their supplies. Then, every week, you will receive a box full of freshly harvested organic vegetables in season. Every CSA is a little different. Some farms have drop off points and some farms require you to come and pick up your share. Some CSA’s, in addition to vegetable shares, offer options for fruit shares, flower shares, eggs, and local cheese. If a full share is too much for your family, you may have the option of a half share or an every other week share. That is why we organize the CSA Fair, so that you can shop around to find the best CSA that meets your needs.

There will also be vendors at the fair selling organic coffee, freshly baked goods, and homemade Tempeh. We have arranged for Fine Edge Knife Sharpening Truck to be parked in front, so remember to bring your knives that need sharpening!

The CSA fair is March 15th at the Sisters of St. Joseph’s in Brentwood from 11-3 pm.

1725 Brentwood Rd
Brentwood NY 11717

Whether you join a CSA or shop at your local farm or farmers market, the experience of knowing where your food comes from, and meeting the community that surrounds that farm, will enrich your life beyond your expectations. Local Harvest is a great resource for finding a farm or farmers market near you. Check them out!!