An Education In The Mountains

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. . . AND EXTRACURRICULAR FUN

Believe it or not, our guests usually did have a bit of free time left over in the evenings . . . and that's when most of the crowd gathered around the nightly bonfires for some good ol' mountain entertainment — including the fine artistry of the Southern Appalachian Cloggers, the Midnight Plowboys, and traditional musician David Holt — plus the ever-popular Tuesday and Thursday hot dog roasts (featuring tasty preservative-free wieners and whole wheat buns from Shiloh Farms).

In fact, folks tended to have so much fun at the evening "socials" that a few members of the audience wanted to get in on the act themselves . . . so our entertainment committee worked up an "open house" talent show during the August week. Both visitors and staffers did a little high-steppin' at that get-together . . . and one family even performed their original ballad about THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS ® !

For those who wanted to pack still more learning into their visit, a number of free evening mini -classes were available to choose from. The p.m. schedule included overviews of the windpower, rammed earth, and log building courses . . . as well as guided tours of MOTHER's two yurts, a demonstration of fluidized bed combustion, and visits to MOM's hydroponic gardens.

Amid this flurry of "grown-up" activity, the young'uns were certainly not ignored. As usual, MOTHER's Child Care Center — operated by Nedra Wilson and her company of energetic helpers — kept the children busy with trail hikes, craft projects, storytellers, puppet shows, and imaginative games on the Eco-Village's unique playground. The older youngsters were also entertained by a day-long visit with Ed Walkinstik (of "Solar Chariot" fame).

THERE'S MORE TO COME

If you missed the seminars this year, you'll probably want to make your plans soon to join us in 1981. (Oh sure, the first snowfall of the season may be starting to drift past your window as you read this . . .but it's never too early to start dreaming about next summer! )

You can — right this instant — take the first steps toward making that dream a reality, too! Because, if you simply turn to page 93 of this issue, you'll be able to take a look at the new schedule of classes that'll be offered during MOTHER's expanded and improved 1981 summer seminar series! So check out the offerings listed in that report . . . fill in the handy preregistration form . . . drop it, along with your deposit, in the mail . . .and we'll look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful mountain property (which, itself, will hold a number of surprises for even veteran seminar attendees!) in a few short months!

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