 On a recent gorgeous spring day, the Serenbe community celebrated MayDay with nearly 600 guests. Over 30 vendors (including The Farmhouse restaurant, Bella Cucina, Tiffany Mooring, Sweetwater Brewery, EcoMeme, Harris & Clark, Synergy Fitness, Olive Boutique, and more) lined Selborne Lane, artist Matt Janke demonstrated glass blowing outside StudioSwan art gallery, Southern rock band the Helicon Prophets performed during the day, and the legendary Col. Bruce Hampton took the stage in the late afternoon. Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for some great photos from the day, courtesy of Frank Mullen (for Ben Rose Photography) and farms manager (and fantastic photographer!) Paige Witherington.
The MayDay celebration was the culmination of a week of events that promoted environmental awareness and “green living,” which kicked off on Earth Day. Dr. Howard Frumkin from the CDC came to the community to discuss climate change and how it affects our health. Following his lecture, the Serenbe environmental committee presented a plan to help make Serenbe a carbon neutral community—residents are now calculating their carbon impact (using the calculator on EcoMeme.com) and making simple yet significant changes such as switching from regular lightbulbs to compact fluorescent ones, using their “Serenbe Green Bags” (which are available for purchase at the Serenbe Farmers’ Markets for $4) instead of paper or plastic, and buying local, organic produce whenever possible.
On Tuesday, a small group of Serenbe residents invited about 40 “emerging environmentalists” to a forum to discuss ways this group of people could have a positive impact on the environment. Representatives from several important Atlanta businesses and organizations were present, and this potentially powerful group is meeting again in June.
Another highlight was a visit from Arden Zinn, founder of local juice business Arden’s Garden, who shared her secrets to lifelong health and wellness. To see more pics from Earth Week, MayDay and other Serenbe events, visit www.serenbe.com. We hope to see you at our next event (scroll down for the calendar)...
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Serenbe Farmers’ Markets
Every Saturday, 8 am – noon
Selborne Green (near the Blue Eyed Daisy)
Stock up on the freshest organic produce, herbs, flowers, eggs and more from the Serenbe Farms. Each week, various arts and food vendors join the market for an eclectic mix.
*Join us this Saturday for a special Memorial Day weekend celebration!*
Serenbe Summer Movie Series
Serenbe Series @ Whole Foods
“From Farm to Table: Building a Sustainable Community” with Steve Nygren
Monday, May 21, 7 p.m. @ Buckhead Whole Foods Market
We’re partnering with the Whole Foods Markets in Atlanta for a summer-long learning series. Topics will range from biodynamic farming and how to grow great organic produce with farms manager Paige Witherington, to cooking demos with our talented chefs.
Exhibitions at StudioSwan Art Gallery
“Presence,” through June 1
Ceramics by Edna Bacon and portraiture by Karen Schwartz.
“Dreams Bright and Dark,” June 9 – July 13
A group exhibition of emerging artists, curated by Jerry Cullum.
Kids’ Movie Night at the Serenbe Stables
Friday, June 1
Enjoy candy, popcorn and a movie at the stables! Contact the stables for more information: 770.573.2193, www.serenbestables.com.
July 4th Parade
July 4, 10 a.m.
Bring your family, friends, tractor, wagon or horse and join in on the Serenbe July 4th Parade! Enter at the Atlanta-Newnan Road exit, assemble along Augusta Lane, and parade down to the Blue Eyed Daisy. If you’d rather just watch--grab a lemonade,
take a seat on Selborne Lane, and enjoy...
Save the Dates...
Pumpkin Glow
Saturday, October 27
Les Dames d’Escoffier’s 7th Annual Afternoon in the Country
Sunday, November 4
2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar
Sunday, December 2nd
Many more events are in the works—we’ll keep you posted...
Looking forward to seeing you at Serenbe. |
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Crowds gathered on Selborne Lane to eat, drink, socialize, and listen to two great bands:
The Helcon Prophets and Colonel Bruce Hampton.
Popular artist Matt Janke demonstrated glass blowing outside StudioSwan art gallery.
3Serenbe resident and owner of EcoMeme.com, Pam Hollis, debuted a few of the environmentally
friendly items she’ll sell in her store, scheduled to open this summer in Serenbe.
Two of our Chattahoochee Hill Country neighbors, the Harpers,
sold their beautiful hand-crafted birdhouses.
Students from the Hill Country Montessori School led other
kids in maypole dancing and games.
The legendary Col. Bruce Hampton brought amazingly
talented musicians with him, making for a spectacular show.
Serenbe residents and friends gathered on the deck of a
townhome for a bird’s-eye view of the action.
Families had a great time just relaxing and enjoying a day in the country.
Kids especially liked taking part in activities at the Hill Country Montessori
and LaGrange Art Museum booths, and taking part in the chalk drawing contest.
Steve Farace of Sweetwater Brewery was there with the
tie-dyed Sweetwater truck, and plenty of his product.
Col. Bruce Hampton doing what he does best...
Chef Nicolas Bour of the Blue Eyed Daisy Bakeshop greets
fellow Chef Michael Touhy of Woodfire Grill, and his wife, Patti.
Kids had fun dancing to the music.
Matt Bacon of The Farmhouse restaurant helped
Chef Tony Seichrist grill up fantastic bratwursts.
Anissa Harris, co-owner of Harris & Clark gourmet grocery
(opening this summer in Serenbe) was all smiles.
Residents and MayDay celebration guests were given “Serenbe Green Bags”--
the shopping bags
are to be used instead of paper or plastic, and have “10 Ways to Be Green” printed on the back.
To buy a Serenbe Green Bag ($4), visit the Serenbe Farmers’ Markets on Saturdays from 8 – noon.
Kathryn Jones, a Blue Eyed Daisy
employee, helped out at the Serenbe Farms’ stand.
An eclectic mix of vendors lined Selborne Lane.
Adults, kids, residents, friends and guests all had a blast at
The 2nd Annual MayDay Celebration at Serenbe!
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