Celebrate Purim and early spring in the sugarbush!
See an old-school sugar operation that the Crowley Family runs at Living Tree and share in the joy of fresh sap and syrup and the coming of spring. We’ll parade to wake up Mother Earth and honor the Jewish festival of Purim, and we’ll also celebrate with the traditional Purim customs of creating gifts for others and performing skits (in the sugarbush—Living Tree-style). Hibernation season is over, so lets celebrate! People of all faiths are welcome.
- Come in costume, if you’d like!
- Be prepared to walk down a muddy path to the sugar house.
- Bring cash or check to purchase fresh maple syrup to bring home or gift to someone.
- Bring a canned food item to share with Mad River Food Pantry.
Admission based on sliding-scale donation: $8–$25 per person or $18–$54 per family suggested. Funds support community programming and outdoor education.
We’re grateful to our sponsors: Jewish Communities of Vermont, Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and PJ Library
Embrace the themes of the holiday:
give a gift to your neighbor
provide for those in need
Share in the fun of story telling with community theater and a puppet show from Puppeteer Paul Markowitz
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Tentative Schedule:
11am: Arrival – park on the side of the co-housing village. Register to receive directions
walk down a muddy path to the sugar house – less than 10 minute walk
11am – 12:15pm – Stations set up for your enjoyment
Make bread sticks over the fire
Face Painting
Visit the sugar house and try some fresh maple syrup
Make a grogger (noise maker for the play) out of recycled materials and beans
Create a card and gift basket for a friend or neighbor
12: 15pm – Puppet Show with Paul Markowitz
12:30 pm – Community Theater
1pm -2pm Enjoy community around the fire
Snacks will provided and we invite you to bring food to share or your own picnic lunch!