Shadowcliff E-News - March 2009

In an effort to reduce costs, save trees and make our bi-annual newsletter more accessible,
we are now offering the Shadowcliff Newsletter as an e-mail newsletter.

The Shadowcliff Experience by Robert J. Mann, Co-Director

In 2002, Shadowcliff adopted the phrase “inspiring the journey” as a way of communicating the special place that we want to hold in the lives of our guests. Shadowcliff is more than vacation lodging or great educational opportunities.

Shadowcliff Strategic Planning and Sustainability Workshops by Robert J.Mann, Co-Director

Clearly the times are changing, as are the economic and natural climates. We must develop systems-based thinking that permits us to address multiple problems. This is at the heart of the principles of sustainability; recognizing and acting upon the interconnectedness of our all of our decisions.

More at www.bridgingthegap.org/e-mails/shadowcliff_news/2009/mar09/articles/2-workshops.html

Spring Silent Auction

Shadowcliff will host its fifth annual silent auction as part of our Memorial Day Volunteer Weekend and Celebration. The auction will be Sunday afternoon May 24 and is open to all volunteers and the local community.

Volunteers Join Staff for May Projects

May is Volunteer Month at Shadowcliff, one of our richest traditions. Last May, about 30 volunteers spent time with us during the three weeks preceding Memorial Day and another 30 or so arrived for the annual Memorial Day Volunteer Weekend.

More at www.bridgingthegap.org/e-mails/shadowcliff_news/2009/mar09/articles/4-volunteers.html

Shadowcliff Needs You!

Shadowcliff is experiencing many of the same economic pressures as the rest of our society. We have more vacancies in cabins and in our Sustainability Workshops than we’ve had for several years. There are many ways that those of you who love Shadowcliff can treat yourselves and support Shadowcliff this season.

Wish List for 2009

Shadowcliff is dependent upon those who love and care about its presence as a mountain sanctuary and a place to learn to live in more sustainable ways on the planet. We have some special needs for next season and would appreciate any way that you or your organization can help support our mission. Call Judith at 970-627-9220 or e-mail judith@shadowcliff.org.

Please Join Friends of Shadowcliff

Friends of Shadowcliff is an annual membership group whose purpose is to support Shadowcliff and its mission through gifts of money, time and service. Friends of Shadowcliff (FOS) provides a source of financial support to help sustain Shadowcliff’s mission and to build upon the 40 year commitment to the dream that has become Shadowcliff today.

During the next several years, these funds will be used for necessary property improvements and to enhance our outreach efforts.

Friends of Shadowcliff members receive certain membership benefits as a “thank you” for their commitment to helping make Shadowcliff sustainable for future generations. The benefits include the first opportunity for cabin reservations, the Shadowcliff newsletter and an invitation to a weekend of service each Memorial Day. FOS group members may reserve lodge accommodations two years in advance (all others are limited to one year in advance).

New gifts of $100 or more will receive a set of note cards featuring our own Shadowcliff photographs. New Sustaining members will also receive a Shadowcliff T-shirt.

Shadowcliff is an affiliate of Bridging The Gap - Connecting Environment, Economy, Community