We held graduation on Friday, October 19th. With lots of hard work from all the apprentices the celebration was a wicked success. Wolaver Brewery and Bonney Doon Vineyards donated oodles of booze and Feel Good Foods Caterers helped with inspiration and appetizers. Teams of apprentices tackeled such tasks as outdoor lighting, cooking, prep, setup, design and decorations. The kiwi vines where the ceremony was help was decked out with stage, lights, and seating. Luminaries lined the dirt road providing a gentle glow directing folks to the kiwis. As you can see in the photos, dinner tables were set in front of the Farm Center, with many bottles of wine and beautiful flowers. The weather cooperated beautifully with a colorful sunset marking the end of a magical experience. Following the graduation ceremony, which included many speeches, thanks, tears and laughs...there was a wonderful farm-made dinner and music provided by the bluegrass band Strungover. The whole event was awesome and reeked of organic love.
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