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A Note from Shadowcliff Board Member, Calvin Gipson   Calvin joined over 15 volunteers and staff for the early May period of preparations to open for the season. This reflection from the weekend were sent to the rest of the Shadowcliff Board of Directors, and (with his permission) now you! This past week has been […]

Earth Day – April 22nd   Earth Day is Friday, April 22! This important day reminds us to not only appreciate our precious Earth, but encourages us to make intentional, daily choices that support the health of our planet.  (EarthDay.org is a great resource.)   Meet Shadowcliff Friend & Climate Activist,  Laurie Dameron! Laurie Dameron is

Wanted: Landscape Design Expertise   This summer we look forward to re-designing the garden in the center of the circle drive (often called “Judith’s garden”). The garden will be used to honor planned giving donors as a part of our newly launching Shadowcliff Legacy Society. Do you know someone who has landscape design experience that

Please sign up by April 15th! We need you! The following priority information has been provided by Shadowcliff Board member and chair of Facilities committee, Chris Van Roekel.    Thank you so much to all who have been in touch to offer their support and critical expertise as we move closer to opening the 2022

Please sign up by April 15th! We need you! The following priority information has been provided by Shadowcliff Board member and chair of Facilities committee, Chris Van Roekel.    Thank you so much to all who have been in touch to offer their support and critical expertise as we move closer to opening the 2022

Thank you, Emily, for over 5 years of dedicated service! Dear Shadowcliff Community, Emily Cesca, Shadowcliff General Manager, will be stepping down effective April 15th. Emily has been an amazing staff member for over 5 years, beginning her time with us as Assistant Manager, then promoted to General Manager in 2019. Emily has so generously

Getting closer, but still need your help!  We need to fill the remaining jobs in the next 30 days!   Thanks to your help, we have 8 positions filled or in process, but we still need two hospitality assistants, and two guest service assistants.   We know not everyone knows the perfect candidate, but we believe

Nature Heals Us It’s Time to Make Your Summer Plans Thinking of coming to Shadowcliff this summer? Need to replenish, renew, reinvigorate? Enjoy these wonderful links to remind you of the healing power of nature:       Nature is Healing (CBC – Canada) article prescriptions for national park passes in Canada. The Deep Forest — one

Shadowcliff Not Immune to Current Labor Shortages As with many other employers, it is apparent from the lack of responses received so far through our normal advertising channels, Shadowcliff is not immune to the labor shortage challenges across the country. Normally we would have received many applications by now. Unfortunately, that is not the case

Deconstructing Sustainability to Reconstruct Relationship   Shadowcliff board member, Mary Silwance, will present these sessions offered by the Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition, the Environmental Action Committee of Village Church, and Earthkeepers of Heartland Presbyterian.     Deconstructing Sustainability to Reconstruct Relationship Monday, February 28 and Monday, March 7 7:00-8:30 p.m. CDT   Presented by Mary Silwance