Tag: coffee & trade

Eldest Earthavener, Rosetta Neff, celebrates a century!

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on April 3, 2016. Posted in Celebrations, Celebrations and Gratitudes, Members, Persimmon Grove. No Comments on Eldest Earthavener, Rosetta Neff, celebrates a century!

We glimpsed Rosetta’s beginnings in Indiana, her early move to and marriage in Los Angeles, her family’s move to Hawaii and her own world travels while a career employee with the airlines. Perhaps the most enticing pictures of all were those of Rosetta we were told she sent to her husband when he...

Spring!

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on March 22, 2015. Posted in Farms, Gardens, Village Economics, Village Life. No Comments on Spring!

Spring came early with intimations of summer, then backed off for a few freezing nights and turned around for a balmy re-entrance. Buds already opening on fruit and berry branches may not all recover, but many were slow bloomers and will make it. NikiAnne was out touring when Mana’s mom Dorien...

Our Rosetta Turns 99!

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on January 11, 2015. Posted in Chosen Family, Families and Children, Members, Persimmon Grove. No Comments on Our Rosetta Turns 99!

By Diana Leafe Christian Earthaven member Rosetta Neff celebrated her 99th birthday here January 3, 2015. She may be the world’s oldest ecovillager! When Rosetta began visiting Earthaven with her daughter, Diana, in October, 2000, both were living an hour away In Polk County. They had been...

Local Economy, Ecovillage Style

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on January 15, 2014. Posted in Businesses, Village Economics. No Comments on Local Economy, Ecovillage Style

Being out in “the boonies,” the concept of a local economy is a major focus for us. And as an independent incomes community, each of us is responsible for creating our own livelihood. In addition to over 70 Earthaven residents, about 100 neighbors are part of our local village economy. Some folks...

Coffee & Trade

Written by Earthaven Admin Team on September 18, 2012. Posted in Food, Social Events, Village Economics. No Comments on Coffee & Trade

Tuesday mornings are turning into a downright farmer’s market. Our regular Coffee and Trade now features produce, artwork, and other products from members and neighbors. Here’s what’s been on display this summer: Fresh Baked Bread Earthaven-grown Blackberries Muffins...