The kitchen garden at Boulder Creek, looking through the trellis arch toward the mountains
Boulder Creek Retreat

Boulder Weekly

The kitchen garden, late August
No. 001  ·  Week of Mon, Aug 24 For the Boulder crew
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A short Monday note from around the campus, so we are all working from the same information.

The Austere Surgery Course wrapped up Monday after nine days on campus. This week Amanda and Likhita arrive Thursday for their retreat at Cedar Chalet, Backyard Sessions is Friday night, and the new booking system keeps moving toward September 3.

What just happened

Thank you, Austere crew

The Austere Surgery Course had the full campus from the 15th through Monday. Nine days is a long stretch. Big thank you to everyone who had a hand in making it happen.

Add the biggest wins, what could be better, or any general feedback to the notes box while it is fresh.

This week on the campus

The Cedar Chalet living room, wood-paneled with big windows to the trees
Cedar Chalet.
Aug
27
Thu–Sun
Women's Retreat
Amanda + Likhita · Cedar Chalet · Leads: Hattie + Rylie. Expect quiet hours around the property during parts of the program, including a sound bath at the pond. Details on their guest page.
Aug
28
Friday
Boulder Backyard Sessions
5 to 9 PM on the lower campus. A great campus gathering. Bring a dish and a couple of songs if you play. Invite only, but bring a friend or two. See the flyer.

Coming September 3

September 3

Boulder System Soft Launch

The booking system opens on the 3rd. It is the same calendar we already use, with more shared places for standards and information. Sign-ins start this weekend, and we will walk through it briefly with everyone.

Further out

The Folk Fest is a green light. Saturday, October 3 on the lower campus, with Common Ground. Tickets go on sale this week. If you are interested in lending a helping hand, let us know.

The pond in fall color, footbridge at the far end, mountain behind
The pond.

The rest of the calendar between now and the fest.

Sep 4–6Dirk Family Reunion
Sep 11–13Shiloh Echo
Sep 18–20Orthodox Women's Retreat
Oct 3Bonners Ferry Folk Fest
Oct 7Quarterly all-staff meeting
Oct 9–11Marcus Butler Weddingnot confirmed

Barry's question

Answer in the notes box below
What documentary should the whole campus watch first?

Movie night is an idea we are kicking around: something good once a month, popcorn, whoever is around. Barry needs a first pick. Put yours in the box and the most-named one wins.

Around Bonners Ferry

Summer Concert Series
Tuesday 6 PM at the fairgrounds. Last one of the year, free.
Fairgrounds site →
Performers Circle
Thursday 5:30 PM at the Pearl. Bring a song or a story.
The Pearl →
Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 to 1, downtown. Their Harvest Festival is October 3, same day as the fest.
Market site →
The campus buildings from the hay field, mountains behind
The campus from the hay field.

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