We remember and celebrate Bill and Betty, so we can reminisce with family and friends, pass on lessons learned, and share stories of beautiful souls with anyone who did not get the chance to meet Bill and Betty in person.
Category: Caretaker Reflections
The garden of life: St. Ann School project is one of many that reinforces concept of sustainable living
The garden of life: St. Ann School project is one of many that reinforces concept of sustainable living: School has commitment to sustainable practices from gardening to recycling Check out the fruits of former Caretaker Matt Hubbard's work with his students: https://www.archstl.org/the-garden-of-life-st-ann-school-project-is-one-of-many-that-reinforces-concept-of-sustainable-living-4380
Reflections on 12 years at Bethlehem Farm
12 years ago the day before yesterday, Colleen and I graduated from grad school at WVU. 12 years ago yesterday Colleen and I moved in at Bethlehem Farm, greeted by the sole Caretaker at the time, Russ Plywaczynski. 2 hours later, a group arrived from Illinois State and we met Lauren LaCoy, among others. A week later, Kathleen Brian … Continue reading Reflections on 12 years at Bethlehem Farm
Lent & Citizenship, by Colleen
Bethlehem Farm Caretaker and mother extraordinaire Colleen Fitts shares about her Lenten practice this year: I'm not usually into politics, but like many people, I've been listening closely to all the happenings for the past year. In a recent conversation, someone told me that their priest had preached a homily about an executive order. This … Continue reading Lent & Citizenship, by Colleen
The One Where I Moved to West Virginia
Newest Caretaker Shannon O'Toole reflects on her move to the farm!: As of January 1st, I will have been at Bethlehem Farm for three months. Sometimes, at random moments – maybe when I wake up and see the view from my bedroom of the clothes hanging from the clotheslines on the farmhouse porch, when I'm … Continue reading The One Where I Moved to West Virginia