Friends

Our friends, Andrew and Sarah, just opened the sweetest store in downtown Elkin. It is called Squirrel Crossing and is located near the Reeves Theatre. There is so much good to say about those two. They are mural painters and artists and everything they do is infused with such thoughtfulness and intention. They have renovated the building beautifully and stocked the store with bulk foods, grab and go items, healthy food choices, a curated selection of other unique things. They have also included a shelf just for Dream Hill farm! We are dreaming up other future partnership opportunities, but for now, please stop by and support this sweet store. For the month of October they will be open Thursday- Sunday 

Some of you know that I like to help at the Fellowship Garden here in Elkin.  The fellowship garden is located off of 268 and is a 2-acre community garden. The garden relies entirely on volunteers to plant, harvest, and donate an average of 8 tons of fresh produce annually. Volunteers are welcome on Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday starting around 8. We would love to have you join us! I try and be there on Saturdays.
It might seem crazy that I spend my time away from the garden at home, doing more gardening, but it feeds my soul in a few different ways. The first being that I love not being in charge of the garden! It helps to connect me back to growing food in a way that is removed from me trying to make a living. The second, and most personally important, are the people who work at the garden. Every single person who helps at the garden is a shining example of humanity and goodness in our community. I learn from them every time I am there and my family gains so much from being close to these kind and wonderful people. I am so proud of the produce that comes from the garden and all the places where it gets distributed.

I had a great time selling plants at Trail Days! Thank you to everyone who come down. Kelly, who runs Yoga on Main and Lavender Anne’s Herbs, was very generous in letting me set up in front of her shop. If you haven’t checked out her classes or herbal products, get to it! She runs both of her businesses with such thoughtfulness. We are lucky to have her and her family in our town.