Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is thrilled to announce the return of the monthly Makers Market for the 2023 season. The first market will be held this Saturday, May 27 from 11 am-3 pm. “Everyone really enjoyed the markets we held last fall, and we are looking forward to another great season of bringing the community together and continuing to support our local makers through these markets,” says Jeremy Laurange, Hawthorne Valley Director of Retail. Additional markets will be held on June 10, July 1, August 12, September 2, and October 7, all from 11 am-3 pm. This month’s mar ..read more

This post is the second in a series of reflections on 2022, giving you a glimpse into a year in the life of the initiatives that make up Hawthorne Valley. These reports were first shared in our Annual Impact Report, which can be accessed in its entirety here. If our work inspires you, we invite you to also support our educational endeavors by making a tax-deductible donation to the initiative of your choice here.   HAWTHORNE VALLEY WALDORF SCHOOL gratitude for even the smallest opportunities to come together and share experiences Photo by Lawrence Braun. The 2021-22 academic year was ..read more

Hawthorne Valley Association is thrilled to announce the addition of two stellar biodynamic farming entrepreneurs to its Board of Trustees: Maggie Keith and Chris Tebbutt. Keith is a fourth generation steward of Foxhollow Farm in Crestwood Kentucky where she raises grassfed beef, and Tebbutt stewards Filigreen Farm in Mendocino County, California. “I have admired Maggie and Chris for many years and consider Foxhollow and Filigreen to be beacons of biodynamic agriculture, ecological stewardship, and social innovation. Spending time at these remarkable places enlivens the soul and speaks volume ..read more

by Janene Ping, Morning Star Lead Teacher & Early Childhood Chair at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School Courage for the times we live in… from where do we gain the strength to meet the complex challenges in the world today? In contemplating this question, a thought recently came to me. The first step comes from coming to peace with our vulnerability. To accept and know ourselves – and all of the ways we may feel small, helpless, and at risk – like little children who are this way. But they are not yet self-conscious of their vulnerability. Our often intensified individual identity unfol ..read more

The Alkion Center at Hawthorne Valley is now enrolling for its 22-23 Academic Year. Alkion provides Waldorf Teacher Education, Art, and Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy, all in the beautiful context of Hawthorne Valley Farm‘s campus. Classes begin September 10. For more information, click here or call 518-672-8008 ..read more

Millay Arts is seeking a visual artist/sculptor and/or collaborative team for its inaugural FollyFields Residency. The FollyFields resident(s) will work on site (at least 3 days/week) at Hawthorne Valley Farm (327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY) creating site-specific, temporary (6-12 months) public art work(s) in collaboration with the community. We are especially interested in work that uses/incorporates natural/found/recycled materials in unexpected ways and aligns with Hawthorne Valley Farm’s and Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program’s missions to cultivate compassionate relationship ..read more

Hawthorne Valley is pleased to feature local social entrepreneur Melissa Auf der Maur in the latest episode of Roots to Renewal: a 50th Anniversary podcast. Melissa is the co-founder and director of Basilica Hudson, a nonprofit multidisciplinary art center in Hudson, NY, and an artist, musician, photographer and writer – probably best known in musical circles for her turn as the bass player for the band Hole from 1994-1999. “We at Hawthorne Valley have admired Melissa and Tony’s work at the Basilica since it began in 2010, and are fortunate to have them as part of our community in Columbia ..read more

Board of Trustees Co-chair Alfa Demmellash Board of Trustees Co-chair, Matt Stinchcomb Board of Trustees Treasurer, Kim Bucci At Hawthorne Valley Association’s Annual Meeting on January 29th, the Board of Trustees elected a new slate of officers to serve for this coming year. Alfa Demmellash and Matthew Stinchcomb will co-chair the Board, and Kim Bucci will move into the Treasurer post. “Moving to a co-chair arrangement illustrates the collaborative leadership that Hawthorne Valley has been developing throughout its complex ecosystem of enterprises and initiatives over the past ..read more

The latest episode of Hawthorne Valley’s “Roots to Renewal” 50th anniversary podcast features local artist and educator Martina Angela Müller. Martina worked as an art teacher at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School for many years. She is the co-founder of the Alkion Center for Adult Education and co-director of Lightforms Art Center in Hudson. “Martina’s artwork has been a source of inspiration for me over the years, and I’m always humbled by and appreciative of her insights and wisdom when we speak about the artistic life,” says Martin Ping, Hawthorne Valley executive director. “I’m so glad we c ..read more

Hawthorne Valley is pleased to welcome Kim Bucci, owner and operator of Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, NY, to its Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled to have Kim join our Board,” says Martin Ping, Hawthorne Valley Executive Director. “Kim brings passion, creativity and an impeccable aesthetic to all her endeavors that support and strengthen our local community. We look forward to having her insights, experience, and unyielding positivity help guide our work as we strive to meet the needs of our times.” Kim joins a stellar board that includes Board President Tom James who served 12 years as Provos ..read more