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!