This week at The Hostel, we spent much of our time finishing projects and cleaning house. Teepee poles are up at the lake and the growth of old blackberries have been shaved down. So new growth will be teeming with fruit in the spring of 08, and by then the new fruit orchard out there will be starting to hold its own shade. The blue berry briars are being mulched, the goats are clearing fresh space.

Our weekend saw many friendly faces, many eager to learn about sustainability practices. Ken, the well seasoned kitchen Chef led a sustainable kitchen workshop focused on our cob oven on Saturday. Sunday followed up with Edible Forest Gardening, in which our garden guru, Jeremy, both taught and shared ideas for future hostel goals in this practice.

Finally, we say farewell to a dear friend as he journeys on. We wish you well Luke, thanks for all you have done… we await seeing you next

May the Forest Be with You The Hostel Crew