Happy Farm Community Work Day
May 17 / 8:00 am-1:30 pm
Join Us for Continuing Community Work Days at the Happy Farm
We are delighted to share that our first Happy Farm event, “Nourish the Soil,” was a tremendous success! With over 60 participants, we came together as a community to clear brush, protect native species and habitat, and add compost to the soil. The day was filled with mindful work, joyful connection, and a beautiful community meal.
Continuing Our Community Work Days
We are excited to announce that we will continue to hold open community work days at the Happy Farm on Saturdays through May.
These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to:
- Contribute to the establishment of the new Happy Farm at Deer Park
- Practice mindful work in community
- Connect with the land and each other
- Learn about sustainable and regenerative farming practices
- Share in the joy of creating something beautiful together
Details
When: Saturdays, Gather 8:30, Service: 9:00am – 12:10pm
Where: Happy Farm (near the main entrance of Deer Park Monastery)
Lunch: Community meal at 12:30pm at Solidity Hamlet
What to Bring
- Work gloves and a water bottle
- Closed-toe work shoes or boots
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) and appropriate protective work clothes
- Dust masks if desired (helpful for certain tasks)
- Your mindful presence and joyful energy
Note: Tools are not required at this time, but personal protective equipment is helpful.
Parking and Transportation
- Please carpool with others as parking is limited near the farm.
- You may park at the farm, near the entrance, on the right when you come through the gates
- Additional parking is available along the main road inside the monastery gate
- Out of respect for our neighbors, please refrain from parking outside the gate on any public streets
RSVP
To help us prepare and to receive updates about future events, please fill out our RSVP form.
Share Your Experience
We invite you to share your photos from our community days! Please send any images to happyfarm@deerparkmonastery.org. This email address can also be used for any questions or information requests about the Happy Farm.
About the Happy Farm
The Happy Farm at Deer Park Monastery is a living expression of our love and respect for Mother Earth. Rooted in the principles of agroecology, it integrates regenerative and organic farming within our mindfulness practice community.
The farm is nurtured by three essential elements: mindfulness practice, organic farming, and community living. It serves as a living classroom where monastics, retreatants, neighbors, and volunteers can cultivate not only nourishing vegetables but also mindfulness, joy, and a sense of interconnectedness with the Earth.
Our vision is to cultivate a space where mindfulness intersects with sustainable agriculture, nourishing the well-being of individuals, society, and the planet.
When we breathe together and work together, our collective mindfulness can help heal the Earth and bring peace and joy to ourselves and one another.
We look forward to practicing with you on the Happy Farm!
With gratitude, The Happy Farm Team
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