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Hawthorne Valley Association

Farmscape Ecology Program receives Ecological Restoration Grant to protect rare native species

patch of rare Leatherwood at Hawthorne Valley

Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program (FEP) is pleased to receive an Ecological Restoration Grant from Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley. The funding will support the installation of deer exclosure fencing to protect a population of Leatherwood (Dirca palustris), a rare native shrub in the Hudson Valley that suffers from heavy deer browse in the

Hawthorne Valley awarded $1.2 million by NYSERDA for Decarbonization Efforts

Aerial view of Hawthorne Valley

Hawthorne Valley is thrilled to announce an award of $1.2 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to support its efforts to decarbonize its campus. The funding will support the installation of geothermal systems and a solar array at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, and a renewable energy dairy pasteurization system

Yuletide Fair

paper garland, a star of David and white dove hanging on a christmas tree.

Join us on Saturday, December 7 from 10am-3pm for our seasonal favorite–the Yuletide Fair! Enjoy treats and warm beverages at the Cozy Cafe, take in a puppet show by The Magical Puppetree, create a winter centerpiece in the Nature Craft Room, check out the entries in our beloved Gingerbread House Contest, shop the stands of

Harvest Festival & School Open House

We look forward to this year’s Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 13 from 11am-3pm as we also celebrate 100 years of Biodynamic Agriculture! We’ll have phenomenal food, live music, a School Open House, puppet shows, Birds of Prey demonstrations, artisan crafts, hay rides, children’s activities, and so much more! Keep an eye out for social

Senior Project Presentations

The High School warmly invites the community to the Class of 2024 Senior Project Presentations, next Friday, April 19 at 7pm and Saturday, April 20 at 2pm in the School Assembly Hall. We are very proud of our seniors and their accomplishments, and we are excited to share their presentations with you all. The students

“Roots to Renewal” Talks Sustainable Development with SEKEM Group’s Helmy Abouleish

After a short hiatus, the Roots to Renewal podcast is back with an interview with Helmy Abouleish, CEO of the SEKEM Group based in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 1977 by Helmy’s father, Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, SEKEM is a multi-faceted agricultural and educational organization with a vision for “sustainable development towards a future where every human

Hawthorne Valley Welcomes Two New Trustees

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

Ecology of the Social: An Exploration of Collaborative Arts

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

A Conversation with Basilica Hudson

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Hawthorne Valley welcomes local business owner to Board of Trustees

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