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Annual Labor Day Work Retreat

Rolling Ridge Study Retreat
September 1, 2014
10 am - 4 pm
Rolling Ridge Study Retreat

Squirrels can teach us balance within the circle of gathering and giving out. . . As masters of preparing, they also are reminders that in our quest for our goals, we do well to make time to socialize and play. Work and play go hand in hand, or the work will create problems and become more difficult and less fruitful. ~ from ANIMAL-SPEAK by Ted Andrews

Every opportunity to renew friendships, share labors, break bread together, and nurture this land and all its beings is a precious gift. We invite you to join us at Rolling Ridge for a gathering of our community to work and play and socialize. What a delight to spend a day of furthering the common good in the midst of beloved company on this sacred ground!

Munchies and juice and coffee will be at the retreat house by 9:30. Please bring work gloves and a hat and something to share for a potluck lunch. We will have wood ready to split, trails to clear, plants to plant, and a retreat house to clean.

Invite your friends. The more the merrier. Please let us know if you are planning to come and when you will arrive. The retreat house is also available for those who would like to spend the night beforehand.

Please RSVP: lindsay.rollingridge@gmail.com or 304-724-1069

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