Going Organic
with Eleesa Zlatic of the
Lemon Farm Organic Market
(monthly column from The Friendly Bay Islander magazine - May 2016 edition)
May is such a beautiful time of year, with its cool nights
and warm days. It is the perfect time to visit the Organic Market, and spend
some time around the fire with an organic coffee whilst meeting and chatting
with some of the awesome people who come here.
Each Saturday we pick up from the Macleay Island Jetty at
8.13 am and 9.18 am. If you would like to visit from the other Islands or from
the mainland, just look out for our Bus. We can pick you up at other times
too…. please text your arrival time to our new phone number 0476 000 996
Our next ‘Infinite EarthFest’ will be held on the
25th June and celebrates the Winter Solstice, traditionally
symbolising the longest night of the year, and new hope as the days grow longer
and warmer again. If you enjoyed our last down to earth festival, this one will
also celebrate the wonderful effort the work experience folk have been putting
into some of the community projects here. They are busily constructing a
culinary garden with earthbag seating and a pizza oven space. Raised garden
beds filled with plants to pick, pluck and put on top of the pizzas will be
growing, and it will be something they can all be proud of. There will also be hands on workshops and plenty of local
stallholders with their range of eco-friendly products, and highlighting
upcycling and recycling techniques. Come along and meet the locals who run our
very valuable community groups, it will be a chance to join up, or simply find
out how they benefit the islands. If you would like to have a stall, or be involved on the day,
please email admin@runningwild.org.au and register
your interest with our friendly team.
The Organic Coffee Bar has been getting some rave revues
since it opened. Not only can you purchase Organic Coffees, Tea and Hot
Chocolates, but each one is made with love and delivered with a smile by
beautiful Mary… of course they are popular! Each week we have a selection of
treats to choose from… the gluten and guilt free donuts being a favourite
choice.
The Sourdough breads that we have been stocking have been
discovered! If you don’t want to miss out on your favourite loaf or the fabulous
organic milks we stock, may I suggest that you let the Organic Goddesses know
that you would like to be placed on our weekly order list. This way we can
ensure we have enough stock for everyone and no one misses out…. It is a sad
week without that Fruit Loaf!
Our first Red Tent was such a lovely evening, and the women
who attended were just beautiful! We spent a busy day, cutting bamboo (grown on
the farm for this purpose) and putting up a TIPI, which created a really special
space to hold a women’s circle. If you would like to be a part of this Island
Sistahood, please like and follow ‘Macleay Island Red Tent’ on facebook for
upcoming evenings and events. Tickets are limited so please purchase online or
come into the market and register your interest.
We have a new phone number for orders, enquiries and pick-ups 0476 000 996. Could you kindly note this down as the previous number
will be out of action for awhile.
I feel very blessed to have been accepted to join a small
group of women from around the world who are about to venture into the Western
Australian desert to learn Women’s Lore and attend a Dreaming Trek with the four
Women Elders, healers who were trained in the old ways. These powerful keepers
of Tjukurrpa (Universal Life Force/Dreaming) are willing to share their
connection with the earth, spirit and their sacred Women’s lore with others to
create a cross cultural knowledge… I feel privileged and will let you know how
it is all going next month or when I return. Till then, enjoy the sea breezes
and send us all positive light and love for a safe adventure.
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