Sierra Earthfest 2008 - June 7th

Who said there is nothing to do in Groveland? Thanks to all your requests to do it again, The Sierra Earthfest: an herb and mountain craft faire will repeat Saturday, June 7th at Mountain Sage! There will be even more booths, more free workshops, more live music, extended hours, food served lunch through dinner and more! Make sure to lock the house and grab a jacket, you’ll want to spend the whole day downtown!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 7th from 9am to 7:00pm for this great local Sierra event co-sponsored by the Stay Near Yosemite and Sunset Inn Cabins at Yosemite.  New this year - Sunday, June 8th we will have extra workshops ranging from a "Green Building" site excursion, bird walks, and holistic health lunches. Come stroll through the gardens of Mountain Sage and visit sustainable living demonstrations, attend various nature workshops, view art demonstrations, learn how to get involved with local non-profits and agencies, puruse various herbal and craft vendors, and munch on yummy food and drinks!

Some of the scheduled highlighted workshops include: David Lukas, author of “Sierra Nevada Natural History” and “Wild California Birds” will be speaking on Plants and Flowers: Inside and Out; Yosemite Park geologist, Greg Stock, will conduct a presentation on Sierra glacier climate effects; USFS raptor biologist, Joe Medley, will share his stunning photographic portfolio of travels with world raptors from the Harpy Eagle to our own Great Grey Owl. Herbal experts from the Sierra Institute of Herbal Studies will conduct a workshop on the various uses of lavender. Learn how to be solar independent with Chris Hurst’s hands-on solar demonstration mobile-classroom focusing on Zero Net Energy Construction and Sustainable and Green Building Techniques; Learnn how to treat your body right with Farmhouse Culture’s Kathyrn Lukas and Blue Oak Aryuveda workshops.

Creating the mood for Sierra Earthfest will be Stephen Fletcher and his Native American flute. Hoop dancing from a local Native American troop, as well as belley dancing, will add to the day. Stay late and take in the nursery while grooving to the tunes of local favorites, Adam Burns Band, and enjoy dinner from our fine, organic food booth.

Bring a blanket and a friend, this is one day you won’t want to miss!  For more information, please contact 962-4686.

Adam Burns Band

Thanks to all your pleads to have them come back, The Adam Burns Band is coming to play the Sierra Earthfest, Saturday, June 7th, Adam Burns made his first public appearance as a singer/songwriter at a Tsunami benefit concert in El Portal, California. Adam grew up in rural England and had been playing guitar and singing since he was in high school. However, it was the creative and passionate community of El Portal that inspired him to finally bring his songs out of the closet. A couple of months after his first performance, Adam produced his first Album, 'Sittin on the Step'. This collection of ramshackle, bluesy acoustic pop songs was recorded entirely in Adam's pint-sized house by the Merced river. The Adam Burns Band was born in April 2005, when drummer Greg Nespor and bassist Greg Archer joined Adams solo act for the Amstock music festival in El Portal. Soon afterwards, the addition of Kristin on vocals, violin, and guitar completed the current line up. The band's first gig as a four piece was a party on Greg Archers deck, where they played a short but impassioned set to a small group of smiling, dancing friends. Since then, their act has grown to include over 25 songs, almost all of which are Adams original compositions. They released their first CD, 'Laika' in April 2006. A fervent mixture of Motown pop, funk, reggae and boisterous rock, an Adam Burns Band gig may just be the best night out you've had in a very long time. View The Adam Burns Band at Mountain Sage - 2007 here!

The Adam Burns Band will be playing Saturday, June7th at the Sierra Earthfest at Mountain Sage in Groveland. Come bring the kids, a blanket, and your dancing feet and enjoy their contagious energy out in the garden. Organic food will be served all day until 7pm.  Admission is free!

Farmer's Market & Faire

Yes, it’s true!  A farmer’s market is coming to the hill!  Starting with a bang on May 30th, every FRIDAY night at 6pm-9pm and Saturday morning from 8am there will be a Farmer’s Market & Faire located at Mountain Sage nursery. This event was founded by the Hilltop Sustainable Living Network in an effort to promote closer community relations, and a dependence on our own local talents. This will be a non-certified market, which is open to you small home growers as well. Have extra produce?  You will be able to sell, trade or give away your extra and not worry about it rotting in the field. Additionally, we would like to welcome local artists and craftspeople to bring their wares to showcase and sell. Let’s show off our local talents and gather each Friday and Saturday in a great garden atmosphere filled with music, art, food and community!

Download an application to sell your product!

For more information to participate or support the event, please contact Regina at Mountain Sage 962-4686 or sansueinthepines@aol.com.  See you there!