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The Vision

We see a future where this magical spot is preserved as a place of natural beauty to be used for private retreat, recreation and celebration of nature for generations to come.  

The Mission

The mission of Faraway Pond is to maintain and create natural places and man made spaces that offer a place of refuge and serene natural beauty that restores the spirit, ignites creativity and delights our children (and inner child) with the possibilities for learning and recreation.  

The Goals for 2020

It is our goal to restore  the existing structures to their original beauty and strength, including bridges, gazebo, forest trails, driveways and roads,

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Build a Beautiful Victory Garden

Plant a Hemp Crop

Design the Water Turbine

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Strategy

Our strategy is to follow the original plan for the pond property as outlined in the Forest Society Deed.  We plan to continue the tradition of offering annual leases to support the maintenance and enhancements for the  Faraway Pond Property.  Keeping the land open and natural requires lots of loving effort,  creative, careful landscaping and a curated vision.  We will engage the help of professionals and volunteers in the effort to preserve and enhance the property.   In addition we will take steps to make the property energy independent. 

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Plan

              Done! • Build a Post and Beam Barn above the berm section of pond

              Done! • Increase the solar energy gain by adding solar panels to the barn roof 

                  • Enhance the strength of the bridges and add new surface for better safety

                  • Clear and widen the trails where they have grown over 

                  • Remove fallen trees and clear debris from forest floor

                  • Resurface and restore the native gravel drives and existing parking areas

                  • Plant a pumpkin patch 

                  • Prune the orchard

                   • Install 2 "Flow" bee hives in the orchard

                 Done! • Host a cider making day in the Fall

                   • Host a Honey Gathering day in the Summer

                   • Curate the forests by selective cutting to allow trees to flourish

               Done! • Host a Forest Society Fundraiser Farm to Table Dinner

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Cool Video of Barn Raising Day-well- 15 days all together