Sincerely,
Dr. Dawn Grinenko and Dr. Craig Kitchens
Thank you to all of the gardeners, volunteers and participants who made The Still Place’s first annual Gardens of Hope Garden Tour a phenomenal success. Each of the gardens curated by Lynda Farren were beautiful and unique. Special thanks to gardeners Farren, Sue Walls, Kathy Hogsed, Joe and Robin Burns, Lynn Fazzio, Lisa and Corey Keyes, Fred and Debbie Nienaber, Lorraine Neilsen and Jim and Donna Brummert for their endless hours preparing their gardens, sharing plants and the joy of gardening. It was a pure day to celebrate the lush Tusquittee Valley and surroundings.
The Still Place strives to introduce wholesome, nutritious food back into the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Thanks to Lewis Nursery and the Dub and Murray Martin Clay and Cherokee County Foundation for supporting The Gardens of Hope located on The Still Place properties, including our Tossed Salad Garden, Three Sisters Garden, Greenhouse, The Orchard, The Circle of Angels and our Perennial Garden. Heartfelt gratitude to Still Water Landings, High Mountain Meadows Creamery and Southern Cross Alpacas for lovingly hosting our families on farm visits weekly. We are grateful to be embraced by such a loving community.