Mar 17, 2019
Drew Shonka has been taking beautiful photographs for much of his life, but after completing his tenure as a Waldorf teacher in 2012, he decided to dedicate his full-time work to the craft. With a keen eye, tender heart, and willingness to take time to listen deeply...
Mar 3, 2019
A seventh generation Allen County Kansan, David Toland worked for more than a decade as a city planner in offices as far flung as Washington D.C. and Reno, Nevada before returning to his rural roots in Iola, Kansas. Since his return,Toland has been the CEO of Thrive...
Dec 5, 2018
In his book, Building The Agricultural City—A Handbook For Rural Renewal, Robert Wolf asks the question: “Is there a means by which we can construct a society in which the human being is central, not peripheral, with an economy that serves us? One in which it is...
Oct 24, 2018
“Rooted in the ridges and valleys of the Driftless Region of the upper Midwest, Thoreau College models a transformative liberal arts curriculum that immerses students in authentic community, shared labor and governance, and rigorous engagement with great works...
Sep 28, 2018
This piece was written by Lisa Frank, founder of the Rettlers project. “Rettlers vision is to inform a hospitality culture that reflects the interests, values and lifestyle behind each host and each traveler. Collectively, these connections createa network of...
Sep 10, 2018
For those who live on Mount Desert Island, a major New England tourist destination, the close of a summer season elicits a bittersweet reflection on the calendar. From Memorial Day until Labor Day, the Mount Desert workforce has kept a breakneck pace, guiding tour...