Retreat Farm

Restoration and conservation - with federal and state support, we completed the restoration of the historic north barn, opening a year-round space for community-advancing events and gatherings, boosting tourism, and strengthening social ties. We also completed the restoration of the wantastegok meadows trail, collaborating with the atowi project to install interpretive signage highlighting the cultural significance of the trail.

Food & agriculture - with congressionally designated funds, we opened a multi-tenant food production space and retreat farm market, supporting over 100 farms and value-added businesses in the regional food system. We continued our partnership with miller farm to support one of the largest organic dairies in vermont with pastureland for their dry cows, making productive use of over 240 acres of agricultural land. We also supported food equity by serving as the fiscal sponsor of the community food project.