Offering spiritual approaches to addiction and recovery, Lama Tomas is an ordained Celtic Buddhist Monk living a life of service. He discusses his path to sobriety and his place in the Crazy Wisdom lineage.

As the Safety and Outreach manager at the co-op, Caz Clark helps local folks needing food, shelter, and other necessities connect with many local organizations, including Groundworks, HCRS, Edible Vermont, and…

A premier landscape designer, Julie Moir Messervy brings creative innovation with heart to gardens. Her vision is to make this accessible and inspire others to create their beauty as a joyful process. Julie is…

Bo Foard owns and founded Foard Panel Inc., which designs, manufactures, and installs Structural Insulating Panels. He is also co-owner of The Porch Cafe and The Royal Diner, serves on many local boards, and…

A vocalist and performer in Britain’s Post-punk, New Wave era, Ken Lockie was the creative force behind the band Cowboys International. He is the founder and producer of pNUMA Recordings. With his wife Laura,…

Jim Giddings is an artist – a painter of rich and compelling abstract images. He worked at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center for 32 years, co-founded Windham Art Gallery, and in 2014,…

With a background in art, anthropology and non-profits, Kristin brings skills and understanding of place and place-making to the Retreat Farm. She is broadening collaborations and partnerships with local…

George Wiese, a trustee of the Estey Organ Museum, shares details about the upcoming Estey Organ Fest, highlighting exciting performances and events. He speaks passionately about his deep connection to the…

Emily Wagner discusses her role at the In-Sight Photography Project, where she continues the mission of empowering Brattleboro youth through creativity and inclusivity. With her background in youth…

Lyndsey Alyn shares her entrepreneurial journey, focusing on her passion for wellness coaching, mentorship, and making life better for kids and families. As part of the welcoming team at Vegan A.F. on…

Amy showcases her cozy, renovated bakery on Main Street, known for its welcoming atmosphere and delicious baked goods, soups, and lunches. She emphasizes her mission to create a “home away from home”…

Award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, Eileen has captivated kids, parents and teachers alike with her fun, full of mischief picture …

Born and raised locally, Zoe gives us a personal and professional portrait of Montessori education, and how that learning has shaped her life. She also talks…

Lyle has been on the team at Brown & Roberts Hardware for many years, helping folks fix, find, mend and repair thousands of things. With a background in buil…

Abe Noe-Hays is the co-founder and research director of Rich Earth Institute, this country’s first community scale urine recycling program, also known as th…

Take a walk on the wild side with Susan’s animal art – And hear about her adventures in music, museums and magic lanterns.

Peter Amidon is an exemplar of music’s power to bring folks together.Through choral directing, storytelling, community sings, dance calling,and bedside singi…

With roots in Brattleboro, Tucker built custom guitars for Lou Reed, Pete Townsend, Andy Summers, and many other luminaries – he also created new and innovat…

Anna’s unique expression shines through everything she does – playing the clarinet, singing, teaching and performing. She loves to help others “train their e…