As I said in an earlier post that Linda & I as well as the Farm's Overlighting Deva and SeuSeu (Deva of the immediate watershed) are ready to re-christen the entity Moen Creek to Turtle Bend Farm.
It has lots of birthing to continue.
In Love & Light
Markess
PS: Here is the working Vision Statement.
Your comments warmly welcome as well as insights and suggested resources.
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TURTLE BEND COMMUNITY FARM & RETREAT
and Othala Valley Inn
Contact: Mark Kessenich or Linda Derrickson 3192 JG-North, Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin 53572
608/437-4141 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] B & B website: othalavalley.com
CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP
Divine Guidance brought us here in 1994 to purchase the Moen Farmstead and in 2000 to add Othala Valley. For these past 9 years, we have been a Community of 2--learning about the land, establishing gardens, caretaking heritage animals, developing our B & B business, serving in public office, and networking with our neighbors. With the guidance of Spirit, we are now ready to expand ourselves into a larger community with those who share our vision: that Turtle Bend is a sacred place where a variety of healing approaches help individuals free themselves of ³dis-ease² so they can live i n happiness.
This is our sacred contract with the land and with ourselves. And we are grateful to be here.
COMMUNITY VISION~~GUIDING PRINCIPLES~~INTENTIONS
(this is a working/birthing document which will Grow & Evolve over time with those who join us)
--We dedicate ourselves to JOYFUL LOVING ENGAGEMENT with each other, the land, animals and visitors
--We pursue PASSIONATE ACTION on behalf of the community
--Our community work focus is TEACHING, WRITING, RESEARCHING and NURTURING health, wellness and happiness; primary components of this work are:
--COMMITMENT to HUMANITY and to the DIVINE in all and everywhere
--COMMITMENT TO SELF BETTERMENT--physical, emotional, mental & spiritual
--COMMITMENT TO BIODYNAMIC INSPIRED AGRICULTURE
--ORGANIC WHOLE FOOD with as much grown on the farm as possible
--HEIRLOOM VEGGIES, HERBS & FLOWERS--for food, beauty and healing energy
--HERITAGE ANIMALS--for food, fiber, compost, companionship and healing energy
--We will maintain ECONOMIC VIABILITY through farm enterprises, membership buy-ins, and activities that promote our Vision
--Our STEWARDSHIP OF THE LAND includes planning and allocation of space for buildings, animals, gardens, sacred ceremonies, group events, and wilderness
--We have SPIRITUAL REVERENCE for all religious practices, with commonality forming around celebrations of nature and the seasons
--Our PURCHASES support local economies and are environmentally friendly
--Our OUTSIDE WORK is compatible with our vision and needs of our community
WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SKILLS & RESOURCES &A SIMILAR VISION TO WORK WITH US ON EXPANDING/BUILDING THIS INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY
Turtle Bend Community Farm is on 80 acres in Blue Mounds and Vermont Townships in Western Dane County - South Central Wisconsin. Buildings include a Large Rambling 1901 Farmhouse, Othala Valley Longhouse (1969) & Othala Cabin. There are another 2 potential house building sites for group or family housing. Additional sites may be available for Farm Workers. The Farmhouse has Business zoning, rest is A-1 Ag. except Othala Valley which has A-2 zoning with Conditional Use Permit for B &B, retail sales and events.
