We are so thrilled to share that, thanks to the incredible generosity and commitment of our sponsors and guests, our farm-to-table dinner has once again raised over $40,000 to sustain our Ecology ministry.
This year, $15,000 will be allocated to the Sister St. Mark Garden Fund to expand our care for Earth and our dear neighbors throughout the region. The funds will support garden projects that foster community collaboration and improve access to fresh, healthy produce.
Ms. Stella Blue Chicken was so excited to hear the news, she hurried to put peck to paper to thank all those who made this special night such a success!
Dear Friends,
It’s me, Stella Blue — your faithful farm hen and unofficial hostess of Faith. Field. Feast. I just had to flap a wing and thank you for joining us! As you can imagine, my coop mate Chatty Kathy hasn’t stopped clucking about it since!
From the joyful strum of bluegrass to the savory smells of locally grown goodness, the girls and I hope you had an egg-straordinary evening. You sipped cocktails right outside of our coop, broke bread with neighbors, heard tales of the Great Goat Escape, and most importantly, you helped raise funds to:
Provide fresh produce to our food-insecure neighbors
Protect critical biodiversity (including me and my feathery sisters, the buzzing bees, and beyond!)
Support regional community gardens through the Sister St. Mark Garden Fund
Thanks to you, the impact of our Ecology Ministry continues to grow – much like the gardens and greenspaces that we hold so dear.
Until we cross the road again, please know that you’re always welcome in Baden. The sacred pathways are always here if you need a little fresh air and some feathered (or non-feathered) fellowship.
With heartfelt clucks and gratitude,
Stella Blue 
Chief Happiness Hen
Sisters of St. Joseph
P.S. Thanks to your careful composting and recycling, we’re thrilled to share that 97% of the waste from our event was diverted from the landfill!
Please join us in gratitude for all of our sponsors and patrons:
Presenting Sponsor ($5,000):
Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Lee King
Dinner Sponsor:
Cura Hospitality
Sustainer Sponsor ($3,000):
Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Becky Kretschmann
Cultivator Sponsor ($2,000):
Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Becky Kretschmann
Mrs. Regina D. Stover
Interiors on Pleasant
Harvester Sponsor ($1,000):
Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Highmark, Inc.
UIS – Universal Information Systems, Inc.
Seed Sower Sponsors ($500):
BKG Industries, Inc.
FourM Consulting, Inc.
Ms. Keren Gilboa
Ms. Romaine Jesky-Smith
Sarver Landscape
Maher Duessel
Ms. Lois J. Wendel
Beekeeper Patrons ($250):
Mr. Lawrence Barnes
Mrs. Nancy Bonetti
Ms. Lois Campbell
Ms. Valerie Oltmanns
Mrs. Evelyn Pohl
Ms. Suzanne Polen
Dr. Linda Wichmann
Gardener Patrons ($125):
Mr. Thomas Crotty
Mrs. Carol Cutler
Mrs. Barbara Hecht
Mrs. Maureen F. Joyce
Ms. Paula Kosinski
Ms. Terri Martin
Ms. Christine McClure
Mrs. Susan Steward
Mr. Stephen Tambolas
Ms. Joan Van Dyke
Mrs. Lorraine Walley
Flock Tender Patrons ($75):
Mr. Thomas Crotty
Ms. Christine Didio
Mr. Steve E. Eshbaugh
Ms. Patricia L. Henry
Dr. Ryan Gott
Mrs. Maureen F. Joyce
Mr. John P. Ragan
Mrs. Kathleen M. Washy
Mr. Thomas Welte
Special thank you to Kira Figgins for these beautiful photos!
