“The retreat brings people together, builds community in the forest, gets participants outside and off their screens, and uses nature sustainably to heal and inspire minds and souls,” stated Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Michael Zafros. Retreat registration closes on July 30.
She started attending graduate school at the Conway School of Landscape Design in Northampton, where she received a master's degree in sustainable landscape planning and design. She later served an internship at the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, where she developed zoning bylaws for the city of North Adams.
The community garden will be available to Egremont residents who are interested in growing their own food, and special efforts will be made include lower-income families.
