August

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Rome, August Schedule
August is Family Month. After all the excitement of the high-summer month of July, the PEACH Community begins to rest in the lazy days of summer. Nature continues to breathe deep, but now with ripening fruits and the first harvest. August 1st is Family Day, a day for a lovely picnic or making ready for the vacation to come. The First Weekend sees the transformation from Greece to the Greco-Roman Theatre. Followed by the Assumption of the Virgin, a very peaceful gathering. Finally, it is met with a lovely family celebration of Ferragosto, the enjoyment and fun of the Roman Circus, the creation of a God, Italian music, food and fireworks. The PEACH then grows quiet from the middle of August through Labor Day. Residents, Members and Workers take the time to spend with their families. In August, parts of the Community are closed for the entire month. Most have limited hours or are open for emergencies only. Officially, all PEACH business is dormant from the 15th on. See the schedule below.

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Cultural & Historical Foundations Outline – Rome
Ancient Rome: Rise, Glory, and Legacy

Founding & Kingdom Era (c. 753–509 BC)

Legendary founding by Romulus and Remus (753 BC), raised by a she-wolf on the Tiber.
Seven kings, strong Etruscan influences in architecture, engineering, and governance; ends with overthrow of Tarquin the Proud after the tragedy of Lucretia.
Birth of the Republic (SPQR)

Republic Era (509–27 BC)

World’s first republic: Rule of law, civic virtue
Cincinnatus (458 BC): Cincinnatus relinquishes power after victory. Legendary dictator who saved Rome and returned to his farm, symbolizing civic virtue, a model for Machiavelli’s ideal leader.
World’s first republic: Rule of law, civic virtue exemplified by figures like Cincinnatus (relinquishes power after victory).
Punic Wars defeat Carthage (264–146 BC) Expansion through Punic Wars Rome’s victory over Carthage, establishing Mediterranean dominance.
Conquest of Greece (197 BC) Rome Takes Greece, end of the Hellenistic era. but Rome carries its torch. Begins Greece and -Roman cultural fusion.
Greco Roman Era Begins
Triumvirates I (60–53 BC): First Triumvirate (Caesar, Pompey, Crassus, 60–53 BC).
Julius Caesar (44 BC)- Republic’s end. Empire’s rise.
Julius Caesar’s assassination (44 BC).

Empire Era (27 BC–180 AD)

Pax Romana, golden age of peace/prosperity.
Innovations: (Via Appia), Colosseum, literature (Virgil’s Aeneid, Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations).
Late shifts: Constantine’s Edict of Milan (313 AD) legalizes Christianity; Fall of Western Empire (476 AD) to Odoacer.

Triumvirates II – Octavian Augustus, Marcus Antonius, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, ( 43–33 BC) marked power struggles, leading to the Republic’s end.
Augustus (Octavian) first emperor (27 BC)
Pax Romana – (27 BC) peace, prosperity, and golden age of literature and engineering.
The Praetorian Guard (27 BC)
Battle of Actium, 31 BC.
Innovations: Aqueducts, roads (Via Appia), Colosseum, realistic sculpture; literature – Virgil’s Aeneid.
Publius Aelius Hadrianus, (76BC-138AD) Roman emperor from 117 to 138. War with the Picts, built the wall. Destroy the 2nd Temple in Jerusalem.
Marcus Aurelius (121-180) – Meditations. Roman emperor from(161-180)

Late Empire (180-476)

Constantine’s Edict of Milan (313 AD) legalizes Christianity
Christianity 313AD – History 33AD – 313AD
Constantine (306 AD): Likely refers to Constantine’s rise (306 AD) or Edict of Milan (313 AD), legalizing Christianity,
Fall of Western Roman Empire (476 AD): Odoacer deposes Romulus Augustulus, marking medieval transition.

Roma – Culture & Family
Key Cultural Pillars Engineering & Arts: Aqueducts, Pantheon, realistic sculptures; theatre (comedies/tragedies), Stoic philosophy.

Ferragosto Roots: Ancient harvest festivals evolve under Augustus (revered) → modern family rest and celebration.
Neoplatonism (Plotinus, 3rd century): The One, Intellect, Soul—influencing Renaissance and Christian thought.
Enduring Virtues: Duty, family (familia), honor—mirrored in our August harvest gatherings and quiet time.

From small city on seven hills to “Mare Nostrum” empire—Rome’s story of ambition, adaptation, and legacy lives in our Ferragosto feasts, lectures, and family bonds!

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la Famiglia
The purpose of family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Families offer consistency, dependability, a solid structure, Domas, and safety. This comes about through the formation of a union between a man and woman to grow, share, love, and build a loyal and trusted lifelong relationship. If blessed by the gods, children spring forth. When nurtured, they naturally develop attachments to their parents and siblings, learn limits and discipline, and acquire purpose and skills for work and tools for socializing with others later in life. Through the family, we keep, share, and pass on our culture and heritage to our children and others within our community.

We begin the month of August with Family Day, August 1st. This day is in commemoration of the Family. Families are essential to us. We honor them, for, without them, we would not exist. There are no particular plans for the day, though some begin their vacation early. Many have a BBQ, pool or water parties, a hike in the woods, putt around in the garden or do a little fishing by the pond. Everything else at the PEACH is closed, save the Co-op and Farm Operations. However, there is always sports equipment at the ready, and the lobby is open until 9PM, if you are up for playing the piano. Families are welcome to use the grounds to picnic, walk in the woods, play softball or have a family game of tennis. There is also a telephone available at the co-op and in the lobby for emergencies.
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The Assumption
On Friday morning, there will be a procession for the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, held in the Chapel at 10:30AM. Father Tim will recount her life story. Songs will be sung in honor at the end. A beautiful marble sculpted in the chapel, donated by one of our Member families. This representation will be carried to the garden and placed on the harvest altar. The priest will then bless the garden. In celebration of our first harvest, fruits will be gathered in baskets while singing her praises. Then she will be carried in complete silence to the grotto and placed in the alcove. Each person in the procession will light a candle and set them down in the alcove. A rosary will be said as she ascends into heaven. The statue will remain in the grotto until the first frost. After this event, those in the procession will retire to the kitchen. They will prepare and eat the fruits from the garden in complete silence. When they have finished the meal, the priest will bless them as they leave, bidding them, go in peace.

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Palio dell’Assunta

On the morning of August 15th, Ferragosto, we celebrate Palio dell’Assunta. This Italian festival is in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This day is celebrated with a horse race. However, we are not set up, nor do we have the horses for such an event, but we recognize the festival, and rather than dress ourselves up for the occasion, we dress our visiting horse in silks, chains of flowers, and bells that jingle.

The stable down the road is kind enough to spoil us with a horse and rider. They both arrive mid-morning settling in the field. The people run over to the field to see the horse and decorate the animal with flowers, silk streams and bells. Once they have finished, the rider tells the of the tales and adventures of bravery this fine animal’s ancestors have achieved and their experiences.

Children and adults are stunned by the size and strength of this creature, by how sweet and soft its coat and nose are, and by the size of its great big teeth. “Keep your hand flat,” they are warned. Everyone learns, especially the children how to feed the animal. They come equipped with apples, carrots and a bale of hay.

Once the animal is well fed and the story told, The rider mounts the horse and rides around the grounds. Flowers bouncing, silk streamers, and bells jingling. Once around the property, stopping occasionally, the horse is taken over to the track and the horsemen rides the creature around in a trot, then a gallop, and then as fast as the animal can run. This is done three times. Finally, the rider and horse gallop back to the ranch. What a delight to see such a marvelous animal in motion.

The Palio – Dedication to the Virgin Mary
In Italy, the celebration is much different, very elaborate. It is a festival of rivalry and competition. However, the night before, there is a huge communal dinner, “We are the champions!: type songs are sung, as well as songs about their town, past races, rivalries, wars and competitions,. It is a lively evening for all, cin cin, salute!

Throughout the festivals there are neighborhood competition, from drumming, to flag twirling, games of tug of wars, sword fighting, and anything else people did for fun more than 1000 years ago.

The plaza is prepared with bleachers, the road is covered in dirt, and the center lawn is packed with on lookers. Everyone in the pageant is dressed for the occasion. Even the church bells play an important role in the festivities.

THE MILITARY
In the morning, the Military arrives in full garb riding on horseback. The Calvary fall into formation as they walk their horse around the track in a grand position. The second time around they gallop around the track at full attention, by the third time they fly into full attack, swords outstretched as they approach the enemy at the castle gates. The crowd cheers, as they ride off to defend the city!

THE HOUSES [neighborhoods]
The church bell rings. Dressed in full medieval clothing, the pageant begins. The bell will continue to ring every 30 seconds as the Houses walk around the track. Each House has a its own flag. The royal members followed them in full Medieval dress. Some dance, while other stately walk. Each House has something special to bring: drummers, a cart pulled by oxen with Musicians from the Middle Ages, playing Medieval trumpets and horns. There are a variety of different presentations as they walk through the grounds. Each House stops at certain points and performs flag demonstrations. Twirling, flying, jumping, flipping, all manner of tricks, and skills. The church bell then tells them to move on until they all have passed.

THE RACE
First, the Rules, there are no rules. The riders wear their House colors and ride bareback. The horses line up behind two ropes, riders jockey for the best position. Once the horses are mostly in line, and both ropes are up, the rope drops. The horses take off. They ride around the plaza three times, some of the riders fall off, for the turns are narrow, but the horse keeps running. After the third time, the villagers immediately surrounded the winner and carry him on their shoulders. They are handed the Palio and parade this through the streets of the town to the steps of the church. They enter in solemnity, all are blessed by the priest. At night, their flag now flies on the castle wall, and will remain until next year.

It is our dream to one day have such a festival.

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Ferragosto
The Celebration of Emperor Gaius Octavius Augustus Caesar – Revered. His ascension into heaven and becoming a God. August is named after him, as the month before was named after his predecessor, Uncle Gaius Julius Caesar. — Mare Nostrum
Buon Ferragosto!
Feriae Augusti is the festival of Augustus, Emperor of Rome.

The Emperor, Caesar Gaius Octavius Augustus Caesar, introduced this holiday himself, held on the 15th of August, in 18BC. Done to commemorate his victory over Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium, 31 BC.

However, Caesar Augustus changed the Ancient Roman Festival, Vinalia Rustica or Consualia, the harvest festival, a time to rest after weeks of hard and intense work on the farms. At the PEACH, this is also our first harvest and time for rest.

During the Renaissance, the Pope made this celebration a law. Although, he moved the date in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, August 14th. At the PEACH, we keep the festival proclaimed by Augustus Caesar, August 15th, and on the 14th we honor the holy day of the Assumption, the Divine Sophia.

Summer vacation begins for many on August 1st. At the PEACH, we honor August 1st as a day of family, and on the 15th, we officially start our summer vacation through Labor Day.

We celebrate on the 14th with the Assumption Procession in the morning. In the morning of the15th we celebrate Palio dell’Assunta. Though we do not host the traditional race, however, one of the horse groomers, a rider from a local stable, gallops over with a beautiful horse draped in flowers and silks while brass horns announce their arrival. It’s a wonderful time to see this magnificent beast up close and hear the ancient stories full of heroic drama and cheers. Moreover, there are also picnics, games, singing, and the Roman Circus throughout the day.

At 7PM, there is a brief lecture on the life of Caesar Augustus by the God-Emperor himself. Followed by a night of wine, cheese, grapes and apples, a peasant’s dinner, with beautiful Italian Music in the air, while circus performers dazzle you with their skills and antics, ending it all with fireworks. Finally, if interested, there are three lectures leading up to the Celebration of Ferragosto given through the History Club; check their schedule.

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“Acta est fabula, plaudite”

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The Roman Circus

The Roman Circus at the PEACH is not the grand spectacle of the ancient world — no chariots, no gladiators, no roaring crowds of fifty thousand. It is something altogether more intimate, more human, and in its own quiet way, more wonderful.

On the evening of Ferragosto, as the sun begins to lower and the air softens, people drift out onto the grounds with their blankets and their bottles of wine. Below the open stage, the concert band is already warming up — concertina, violin, a few voices tuning for the old Italian songs. The mood is unhurried. August has made everyone a little drowsy, a little generous, a little willing to be delighted.

And then the Circus begins.

Our Roman Circus grows out of the Bothmer Gymnastics program — a form of movement rooted in spatial awareness, grace, and the full engagement of body and will. What this means in practice is: handstands and flips, unicycles and juggling, doubling up and tumbling, the kind of physical playfulness that takes years of quiet dedication to make look effortless. If we are lucky, there is a fire-breather. If we are very lucky, a trapeze. There are always harmless pranks, a little theatre, a few animal tricks, and more than enough silliness to go around.

The smallest members of the community dress as fairies — tiny, serious fairies — and move through the audience throwing confetti, scattering flowers, dispensing candy with great ceremony. As the band plays they attempt their very best tricks. The crowd receives them as heroes.

And then, from somewhere beyond the grounds, a sound.

It begins quietly — a distant rhythmic striking, iron on stone, growing steadily closer. Those who know go still. Those who don’t look up and begin to wonder. For two thousand years across the entire Mediterranean world, that sound meant one thing: Rome had arrived. The caligae — the hobnailed sandals of the Roman legions, engineered to march twenty miles a day, open to the air, iron-studded for grip on any terrain — announced the Empire before a single face was seen. Provincial towns fell quiet when they heard it coming up the road. Emperors were preceded by it into the forum. It was the sound of power, of order, of a civilization that intended to stay.

The sound grows closer. The audience falls quiet.

Caesar Augustus mounts the stage. He takes his Emperor’s chair and surveys his people with quiet satisfaction. Before he settles in to watch the festivities, he pauses. He looks down at his feet. And he tells them — about the shoes. What they were made of, how they were made, what they meant to the men who wore them, what the locals felt when they heard that sound approaching. He reminds them that our own Cordwainers still know how to make them — that a few fortunate souls have made a pair for themselves and one for the theatre, keeping a two-thousand-year-old craft alive in these very grounds.

Then he sits, and the Circus resumes.

He claps. He embraces the little ones. He pats heads. The fairies dance around him in a circle. He is, after all, a god, and gods appreciate being remembered.

Before he departs, Caesar rises. As a pagan god of the harvest and the family, he offers words of wisdom — perhaps a song or two — and bestows his blessing on all assembled. He thanks everyone for remembering who he is and what he gave to the world. Then he goes, as gods do, quietly and without fuss.

The band plays on. The fireworks go up — modest, cheerful, with sparklers handed to the children. The café has Italian ice, a pasta dish, and roast beef sandwiches. The wine is good. The music is beautiful. Nobody gets hurt, nobody dies, and everyone goes home with a song in their heart.

The Roman Circus is a collaboration between the Sports, Theatre, and Music departments. Its scope and ambition grow naturally with the community’s Bothmer programme — the more people who train, the more there is to celebrate. Caesar’s caligae are made by our own Cordwainers — if you would like to make a pair, speak with River Segel at St. Crispin’s Shoe Shop. If you teach Bothmer gymnastics or have circus skills to share, we would love to hear from you..

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Roman Book Club — The Decline and Fall
Edward Gibbon — The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 Volumes.

The Roman Book Club is one of the most serious and rewarding intellectual commitments the PEACH Community offers. This is not summer reading — it is a 12 to 24-month journey through one of the greatest works of historical literature ever written. Gibbon’s twelve volumes chart the full arc of Rome’s rise, glory, corruption and fall — and in doing so illuminate everything that came after, including the world we live in now.

The Club launches each year on August XV at V:IX PM in the Salon Rambouillet. Members gather to receive their materials, meet their fellow travelers, and share a light dinner together before making their way out to the Ferragosto festivities. It is one of the finest evenings of the PEACH year.

The Club meets twice a month in the Lecture Hall for two hours. Four additional three-hour sessions are scheduled in the Salon Rambouillet throughout the year. Not everyone will make every meeting — life happens — but the commitment to the full arc of the work is what matters. Rome rewards patience.

All members are welcome regardless of club affiliation. The Salon welcomes the smith and the philosopher equally. The Junto Club and Skilled Workers are especially encouraged to attend — Franklin himself would have found much to argue and reflect on in these pages.

Open to the public. Those who find themselves committed to Rome for 12 to 24 months will likely find themselves committed to PEACH as well.

The books are available for use at no charge. There are modest fees for Salon sessions.

See schedule for dates and details.

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Plotinus
Plotinus -inus – Ancient Greek: Πλωτῖνος, Plōtînos; c. 204/5 – 270 AD was a Greek Platonist philosopher, born and raised in Roman Egypt. Plotinus is regarded by modern scholarship as the founder of Neoplatonism. His teacher was the self-taught philosopher Ammonius Saccas, who belonged to the Platonic tradition.

Plotinus was a Platonist, it was Historians of the 19th century who invented the term “Neoplatonism” and applied it to refer to Plotinus and his philosophy, which was vastly influential during late antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.

Much of the biographical information about Plotinus comes from Porphyry’s preface to his edition of Plotinus’ most notable literary work, The Enneads. In his metaphysical writings, Plotinus described three fundamental principles: the One, the Intellect, and the Soul

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Neoplatonism
.Neoplatonism is a school of philosophy that originated in the 3rd century AD, founded by Plotinus, which reinterpreted the ideas of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It posits a transcendent, ineffable One from which all of reality emanates, and emphasizes mystical experience as a path to union with the divine. Neoplatonism significantly influenced Christian theology, Islamic philosophy, and Renaissance thought
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Vacation!
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Father And Son Survival Camping Trip will take place the 2nd week of August. Mom and Tots Group will continue meeting daily through the 2nd week of August. To all our families, have a wonderful vacation!

Paper Bluegrass Fest – 3rd Saturday in August, held at the Printmaker’s House. Bring your tar, banjo base, fiddle & lint. Fee: one old cotton rag. Bring your own vittles, grill, blanket and lantern. Water sprinkler and tire swing for the kids. Horse shoes for the old folks. Cool pets welcomed. If it rains head for the garage. One day we will be bigger, one day!
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Intermission

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AUGUST SCHEDULE
August is Family Month, a laid-back time, especially after all the excitement of the high-summer month of July. At this time, the PEACH grows quiet from the middle of August through Labor Day. Residents, Members and Workers take the occasion to be with their families. However, some areas of the community are closed for the entire month of August, and most have limited hours or emergencies only. See the schedule below.

AUGUST SCHEDULE The PEACH is open through August 15th — then goes quiet through Labor Day

August is Family Month — a gentle exhale after the fireworks and festivals of July. Nature is still breathing out, deep and full, the first harvest beginning to come in. The studios stay open through the 15th, the Greco-Roman Theatre closes out the summer performance season, and Ferragosto brings Rome to life one last time before the whole community turns toward rest. From August 15th through Labor Day, the PEACH is on vacation. Come back rested.

I. Festivals & Celebrations All participants check in with Club Leaders the day before each event at 4PM. Potluck Dinner at 6PM. Festival Committee is at rest from August 16th through Labor Day.

Greco-Roman Theatre — Last Weekend in July or First Weekend in August. Outdoor Theatre in the Round. Five days of lectures and performances organized with The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Introduction to Ancient Greek and Roman instruments. The Art of Ancient Greek Dancing. Lecture on the History and Structure of the Greco-Roman Theatre by Rev. Christosfero Nikas. Final Lecture: Last Friday in July or 1st Friday in August, 7PM. Performance of The Tragedy and The Comedy — Saturday 7PM, Sunday 4PM. Theatre In-the-Round.

Family Day — August 1st. All day. Grounds. Potluck Lunch at Noon. Softball, Frisbee, sprinkler, sandbox, swings, croquet, bocce, badminton, horseshoes, kubb, woodland walk, blanket under the trees. All Residents, Members, and their families and friends are welcome. Co-Op and Farm open. Everything else closed.

Father and Sons Camping Trip — August 5th through 15th. North Woods.

The Assumption of the Virgin — August 14th, 10:30AM–1PM. Chapel, Garden, and Grotto. Procession, life of Mary, songs of praise, garden blessing, first harvest fruits gathered, statue carried in silence to the grotto, candles lit, rosary said. Silent meal of garden fruits to follow. Open to all.

Palio dell’Assunta — August 15th, 4PM. Field. Celebration of the Assumption. A horse and rider from the local stable arrive draped in flowers, silk streamers, and bells. The horse is decorated by the community. Stories of bravery are told. The horse rides the grounds and the track — trot, gallop, full run — three times. A delight for all ages.

Ferragosto — August 15th, 7PM–9:30PM. Patio, Grounds, and Stage. Celebration of Emperor Gaius Octavius Augustus Caesar — his ascension and becoming a God. Lecture on the life of Caesar Augustus, 6PM, Lecture Hall. Picnic from 2PM. Concert of Italian music, Roman Circus, Caesar Augustus himself, fireworks. Bring a blanket, a cold dinner, and a bottle of vino. Leave with a song in your heart.

Paper Bluegrass Fest — 3rd Saturday in August. Printer’s House and Yard. Bring your tar, banjo, fiddle, and lint. Fee: one old cotton rag. Bring your own vittles, grill, blanket, and lantern. Water sprinkler and tire swing for the children. Horseshoes for the elders. Cool pets welcomed. If it rains, head for the garage.

Vacation! — August 15th through Labor Day. The PEACH grows quiet. Safe travels, everyone.

The Reading of Faust I & II — Goethe’s Birthday Week, August 24th through 28th. Salon Rambouillet.

II. Clubs Clubs will not be in session during August unless stated otherwise. All Art Classes and Work Studios open to Members through August 15th. Studio access requires permission after the 15th.

IIa. Fine Arts — Members participating in the Greco-Roman Theatre and Roman Circus continue rehearsals and performances through August 15th. Painters welcome in the indoor and outdoor studios.

Dance and Movement Club — Members participating in the Greek Theatre and Roman Circus continue. Otherwise, at rest for August.

Film & Photography Club — No formal meetings through August. If members are available, Film Friday and Saturday Matinée continue — Rome and summertime films in the Theatre. Check schedule.

Music Club — Rehearsals for Ferragosto continue through August 15th. Ancient Roman instruments. Roaming musicians throughout the grounds. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Theatre Club — Time: M–F, 5PM–9PM. S, 9AM–4PM. Topic: Greco-Roman Plays and Roman Circus. Costumes in coordination with the Sewing Club. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

IIb. Folk Art — Nature collecting continues through August. Silk and wool washing. Papermaking. Field trips posted on bulletin board and online.

Bakers Club — At rest for August.

Book Binding — Regular Hours W–R–F 10AM–4PM. No Saturday Classes in August. Closed after August 15th through Labor Day.

Cordwaining — Regular Hours W–R–F 10AM–4PM. No Saturday Classes in August. Tuesday Farmer’s Market 10AM–4PM. Closed after August 15th through Labor Day.

Culinary Arts Club — Time: W, 10AM–Noon and 1PM–5PM. Topic: Class I — Breakfast Foods. Class II — Crêpes and Dinner. No Classes August 15th through Labor Day.

Folk Arts Clubs — Nature field trips and collecting. Making of plant pigments and natural dyes. Silk and Wool Washing. Papermaking first three Saturday mornings outside the Printer’s House. Check bulletin board and website for dates.

Sewing Club — Time: M–W 9AM–Noon and at will. Topic: Quilting continues. Costumes for Greco-Roman Theatre and Roman Circus. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Stained Glass — At rest for August.

IIc. Skilled Art Smythe, Carpentry, and Glassblower shops closed for the entire month of August. Stonecutters continue through August. Ceramics open to Members for throwing and slab only.

Blacksmithing — Closed entire month of August.

PEACH Farm & Garden Club — Time: Sun up till sun down. August 1st Farm Meeting, 7PM. First Harvest August 15th — 8AM through 6PM, all hands welcome. Gardens, landscaping, and animal care continue as essential responsibilities. Farmer’s Market every Tuesday through the last week of August. No Farmer’s Market last week of August.

Glassblowing — Closed entire month of August.

Masonry & Mosaic — Stonecutters continue working through August with Master Mason Kipling Scott — outdoor marble mosaic work continues. Contact Kip for scheduled dates.

Pottery & Ceramics — Open to Members for throwing and slab building only. No formal classes in August.

Printshop & Printmaking — August 1st Meeting, 4PM. Papermaking and nature material collecting. Papermaking during Bluegrass Fest — see schedule. Farmer’s Market Tuesdays. Closed last week of August through Labor Day.

Woodworking — Closed entire month of August.

IId. Educational

Book Club — Roman Book Club — Launches August 15th at 5:09PM (V:IX) in the Salon Rambouillet. Edward Gibbon — The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 volumes. 12 to 24-month commitment. Overview and schedule distributed at first meeting. Club meets twice monthly in Lecture Hall for 2 hours. Four three-hour Salon sessions scheduled throughout the year. Books free to use. Modest fees for Salon sessions. Contact Jason Aeson.

Faust I & II — Goethe’s Birthday Week. August 24th through 28th. Salon Rambouillet. Reading begins August 28th through Labor Day. Chapter A Day on radio — unless in the middle of a book, the best-of will be replayed. All other Book Clubs at rest for August.

Business Club — At rest for August.

Father & Sons Club — Animal husbandry continues for some members. Main event: Camping Trip, August 5th through 15th.

Goethean Science — Clouds and Colors. M–R, 8AM–Noon. Dance Studio Classroom. Goethe’s Birthday Celebration Week, August 24th through 28th — reading of Faust I & II, birthday cake (German Chocolate).

Home Life Club — At rest for August.

Lecture Series — History of Western Culture — Topics: Rome — Rise, Glory, and Legacy. Locations: Lecture Hall I, Salon Rambouillet.

History of Western Civilization — Time: 7PM, 1st and 2nd Wednesdays. Topic: History of The Romans. Location: Lecture Hall I. Speakers: Professor James Burke & Alexander Archiver. Note: Closed August 15th through Labor Day.
Art History of Western Civilization — Time: 7PM, 1st and 2nd Mondays. Topic: History of Clay and Mosaic. Location: Lecture Hall I. Speakers: Professor Knestor Jackdaws & Alexander Archiver. Note: Closed August 15th through Labor Day.
Philosophy History of Western Civilization — Time: 7PM Fridays. Topic: Roma — Julius, Cicero, Augustus, the Stoics. Location: Lecture Hall I. Speakers: Alexander Archiver & Keith Woods. Note: Closed August 15th through Labor Day.
Ferragosto Lecture Series — — Friday August 12th, 7PM — Romulus and Remus, The Etruscans, Lucretia, SPQR, The Triumvirate. Lecture Hall. — Saturday August 13th, 7PM — Julius and Augustus Caesar, Emperors of the World: A Biography. Lecture Hall. — Sunday August 14th, 7PM — Rome’s Caesars and the Decline, Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. Lecture Hall. — August 15th, 6PM — Ferragosto: Celebration and History. Lecture Hall.
The Divine Sophia — August 14th, 7PM. Chapel. Who is she?
Religion & Spirituality Series — Time: 7PM, 1st Sunday of the Month. Topic: TBA. Location: Chapel. Guest Speaker: Rev. Bergmann.

Mom & Tots — Time: M–W 9AM–Noon. Topic: Regular Schedule — Outside Water and Sandbox Play, Baking, Nature Walks, Storytime. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Writer’s Club — Participation with Theatre Club. Summer essay — independent writing. Topic: Understanding your actors and the theatre. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

III. Sports & Movement At rest from August 15th through Labor Day unless participating in Roman Circus.

Dance Studio In The Woods — Open to performers at various times through August 15th. See Dance Club Schedule.

Father & Sons — Camping Trip, August 5th–15th.

Field Sports, At-Will — Tennis, badminton, softball, hiking, camping, fishing, biking. Summer equipment available M–D 8AM–6PM through August 15th.

Roman Circus Rehearsals — Saturday Afternoons 3PM–5PM, ages 12 and up, through August 15th. Gym.

Softball Teams — June through Labor Day. Tuesday 4PM ages 12–16. Thursday 4PM mixed ages and picnic. Thursday 7PM men’s softball. Field & Gym.

Sun Walkers — Daily, 10 minutes before sunrise. Chapel Door. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Yoga — Dance Studio In The Woods. Independent Group. M–F 8AM–9AM.

IV. Spiritual Services — Sundays 7AM, 10AM, Noon. Holiday Services — check schedule. Note: Yearly Schedule via Admin: Nancy Dean.

Ásatrúarfélagið Magnus Hjaltason — Asatru. Revered Thomas Graham — Lutheran. Father Timothy Meadows — Catholic. Revered Rosemary Bergman — Christian Community.

The Divine Sophia — August 14th, 7PM. Lecture Hall. Open to all. The Assumption of the Virgin — August 15th, 10:30AM. Chapel and Grotto. Open to all.

V. Administrative Reduced hours through August 15th. All offices closed August 15th through Labor Day. Regular Business Hours through August 15th: 9AM–3PM. Meetings Thursdays 2PM, Conference Room.

Office of the President — Contact Nancy Dean for scheduling and appointments.

Community Events Committee — 1st and 2nd Weeks, Thursday 1PM, Library Room 1. No meeting from August 15th through Labor Day.

Elder’s Club & Guardians — 1st week of August, Thursday 4PM, Conference Room. Potluck dinner. No meeting from 2nd week of August through Labor Day.

Festival & Seasonal Events Calendar Committee — Members meet M–W–R, 9AM–Noon, Festival’s Office, Library Room 2. All participating leaders meet the night before each event at 7PM for updates and last-minute changes. Potluck Dinner at 6PM. No meeting from August 16th through Labor Day.

Guardians — First Thursday of the month, Noon–4PM. Lunch served in the Conference Room.

Maintenance — Emergency calls only through August.

Residents — Residents remaining on property during the holiday period are asked to keep a watchful eye for any problems or emergencies and report them to the police if necessary, but always notify maintenance immediately. If it causes you worry, it is not a burden — we want to know. Please use common sense, do not put yourself in harm’s way. Never speculate — report as many physical and factual details as possible, including numbers, times, and dates. We want everyone who lives, works, and visits our community to remain safe and always feel they can enjoy our community without Eris or Discordia.

VI. Businesses Most Businesses closed after August 15th through Labor Day. All Businesses Closed Mondays — Some Closed Sundays. The PEACH is not automated, it is a People Oriented Community [POC]. Please keep that in mind and call first to see if the business is open or in attendant. If we are here a person will answer.

Bicycle & Ski Co-Op — Summer Hours: T–W–R–S 10AM–6PM. F 10AM–10PM. D 10AM–4PM. No Studio Time in August. 24/7 Emergency Bicycle Repair Box. Closed Mondays.

Café Four Seasons — Summer Hours: T–W–R 11AM–8PM. F–S 10AM–9PM. Sunday Brunch 11AM–2PM. Saturday Morning Farmer’s Breakfast 8AM–11AM. Closed Labor Day Weekend. Italian August Menu — Lunch and Dinner: Smoked Trout Tagliatelle with Lemon Pangrattato. Andalusian Gazpacho Soup with garlic lemon toast. Small Antipasto Salad. Dessert: Cannoli. Refreshment: Cappuccino, Aperitivo, Iced Tea with mint and lemon. Buon Appetito!

Charlotte “Lotte” Gallery — Library Hours 9AM–5PM. S, 9AM–2PM. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

Daughters of Asclepius Apothecary — August: Appointments and emergencies only.

Daughters of Asclepius Clinic — August: Appointments and emergencies only.

Four Winds Co-Op — Summer August Hours: T–W–R–F–S 9AM–7PM. D, 11AM–4PM. Closed Labor Day Weekend.

Four Winds Co-Op Bakery — T–W–R–F–S–D 7AM–Noon. Closed Labor Day Weekend.

Farmer’s Market — Tuesday 10AM–3PM, Circle Drive through last week of August. Gym if weather is harsh. No Farmer’s Market last week of August.

Fensalir Thrift Shoppe — Summer Hours: T–W–R–F 10AM–4PM. S & D, 10AM–3PM. Closed Mondays. Drop-offs by appointment. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

Mason & Mosaic — Irregular Hours, CALL. Stonecutters continue through August. Closed all Holidays.

Musicians — Strolling musicians play old and familiar tunes throughout August. Grace them with a few sovereigns if you can. Available for birthdays, anniversaries, and just-because. Contact Nancy Dean.

Post Office — Regular Hours M–F 9AM–4PM. S 9AM–Noon. Closed Labor Day Weekend.

Print Shop — Monthly Newsletter. August 1st Meeting 4PM. Closed last week of August through Labor Day.

St Crispin’s Cordwaining — Hours W–R–F 10AM–4PM. Tuesday Farmer’s Market 10AM–4PM. No Saturday Classes in August. Closed after August 15th through Labor Day.

Swan Glass Factory — Regular Hours M–F 9AM–4PM. Closed Lunch Noon–1PM. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

Tè Chay Tea Room & Confectionery — Summer Hours: T–W–R–F–S 2PM–10PM. D, 11AM–9PM. Closed Mondays. August Features: Baklava, Lemon Ice, small Cannolis, Custard with Fresh Fruit. Closed last week of August through Labor Day.

In The Closet: Chess Boards, Backgammon, Mancala, Hounds and Jackals, Hnefatafl, Scrabble, Cribbage, Go, Chinese Checkers, Tarot.
Bookshelf full of Poetry and Short Stories, available at all times.
Tuesday 6:30PM till close — Chess, 6 tables. Contact: General Chief.
Wednesday 8PM till close — Live Open Poetry, 6 tables. Contact: Emily Dickinson.
Thursday 6PM till close — Candlelight Conversations, 12 tables. Contact: Staff.
Saturday [TBA] — Conversation With The Author, 10 tables. Contact: Silvia Zelts.
Sunday 11AM–2PM — Musical Trios, Duets, Solo. Contact: Staff.
Sunday 2PM–4PM — Trivia, 10 tables. Contact: Greg Smith.
Sunday 4PM–6PM — The Stoics. (Staff dresses for the occasion.)
Sunday 6PM–9PM — Epic Poetry Reading: Iliad and the Odyssey, Beowulf, Gilgamesh.

Vidar & Seshat Book Binding — Hours W–R–F 10AM–4PM. Tuesday Farmer’s Market 10AM–4PM. No Saturday Classes in August. Closed after August 15th through Labor Day.

VII. Community Events All Community Events in session during August unless weather forces them into the gym.

Contra Dancing & Potluck — Saturdays 7PM–10PM. Gym or Swan Factory Lunchroom. Members and Guests only.

Chapel — Sundays & Holidays. Services information: Newsletter, Chapel Reader Board, and The Front Office. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Eurythmy — Friday 10AM–Noon, Movement. 1PM–5PM Curative (appointments only). Dance Studio in the Woods. Through August 15th.

Farmer’s Market — Tuesday 10AM–3PM. Circle Drive or gym if weather is harsh. Open to the Public Without Distress. No Market last week of August.

Sun Walkers — Daily, 10 minutes before sunrise. Meet at Chapel Door. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Sunset Watchers — Daily, 1 hour before sunset. Meet at Track Stands. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Yoga — Monday 10AM–Noon. Dance Studio in the Woods. Open to the Public Without Distress.

VIII. Resources & Classes All Educational Resources at rest from August 15th through Labor Day. Members & Guests only, with exception.

Family Education — Family Day Picnic, August 1st. Family Gardening at will.

Goethean Science — Clouds and Colors. M–R 8AM–Noon. Dance Studio Classroom. Goethe Birthday Week August 24th–28th — Faust I & II. Birthday cake served.

History Lectures — History of Western Civilization: The Romans. 1st and 2nd Wednesdays 7PM. Lecture Hall I. Open to the Public Without Distress. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

Languages — Study at will. Audio in Library and Tea Room. Independent meet-ups at the Tea Room. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Library & Charlotte “Lotte” Gallery — Hours: M through R 9AM–5PM. F 6PM. S, 9AM–2PM. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

Mosaics — Outdoor and indoor marble work continues through August with Master Mason Kipling Scott. Contact Kip or see schedule for dates.

Newsletter — Hours M–F 8AM–11AM. Monthly Newsletter released weekend of the 15th. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

News & Radio — Music and books based on season. Broadcast LIVE: Ferragosto Celebration. Best of PEACH Radio from August 16th through Labor Day. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Philosophy Lectures — History of Western Civilization: Roma — Julius, Cicero, Augustus, the Stoics. Fridays 7PM. Lecture Hall I. Open to the Public Without Distress. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

Radio — Chapter A Day — August: Faust I & II — Goethe’s Birthday Week. Best-of replayed from August 16th through Labor Day. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Salon Rambouillet — Roman Book Club launches August 15th, V:IX PM. Goethe’s Faust reading August 24th–28th. Submit needs for the year by Labor Day — 1st come 1st served. Contact Nancy Dean.

Spiritual Wisdom — The Divine Sophia — August 14th, 7PM, Lecture Hall. Assumption of the Virgin — August 15th, 10:30AM, Chapel and Grotto. Pagan and Christian Groups. Check schedule. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Strolling Musicians — Throughout August, strolling musicians play old and familiar tunes. Grace them with a few sovereigns if you can. Available for birthdays, anniversaries, and just-because. Chapel, Swan Factory at Lunch, Dance Studio In the Woods, Art Lobby, Admin Lobby, Elder Building, Tea Room, Café, Kindergarten, Happily Walking the Grounds.

Studio — Open to all members based on skill level and attendant present through August 15th. Permission required after the 15th.

IX. MISC — Announcements Outside & Inside Organizations News & Hosted Events

Paper Bluegrass Fest — 3rd Friday and Saturday in August. Printer’s Members & Guest Event. Community welcome by invitation. Contact Albert Kirchner.

X. Addendum — What’s New, Proposals, Updates, Topics. What’s on the agenda? Get informed early.

Proposal – Prepper Store. “The Sutler” (zoetelaar) Update – Mission Statement. Updates – UP Expansion — Long-Term SEEDS Community Goal. Proposal – Basque Shepherd — Community Recruitment Goal. Ongoing – University Partnership & Academic Credit Goals. Update – Guardian Selection & Governance. Update – Time Banking. Update – Volunteer Guidelines. Topic – Our Foundation Relationship. Ongoing – Community Outreach & Partnership Goals. Updates – Theatre Development Goals.

End Note August is our breath out — the long, warm, unhurried exhale after July’s fireworks. Rome was here, and it was glorious. The harvest is starting. The family is everything. Rest well, come back ready. There is, as always, never nothing to do at the PEACH — but in August, for a little while, there is permission to do nothing at all.

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Festivals & Celebrations
During August, all Celebrations & Festivals Participants need to Check in with Club Leaders the day before the Event at 4PM. Pot Luck Dinner at 6PM. Festival Committee is at rest from August 16th through Labor Day.

July/August
The Greco-Roman Theatre – Lecture & Performance. Five Glorious days of classes and play performances organized by The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church as an Introduction to the Ancient Greek and Roman Instruments. The Art of Ancient Greek Dancing, and a Lecture on the History and Structure of the Greco-Roman Plays and Theatre by Rev. Christosfero Nikas. The final Lecture will be given on the Last Friday in July or the 1st Friday in August, 7PM. Theatre In-the Round.

The Greco-Roman Theatre – Performance of a Greco-Roman Play [TBA]. — The Tragedy and The Comedy. Saturday 7PM, Sunday 4PM. Theatre In-the Round.

August
Family Day – 1st Day of August is Family Day. Pot Luck Lunch – Noon. Enjoy the high summer day with a game of softball, throw the frisbee around with friends, run through the sprinkler, play in the sandbox and on the swings, settle in with a round of croquette, bocci ball, badminton, horseshoes, kubb, take a stroll in the woods or spread a blanket and take a nap under the trees. All residents, Members, and their family and friends are welcomed.

Father and Son Camping Trip – North Woods – August 5th through the 15th.

The Assumption of the Virgin – August 15th,10: 30 AM – 1:PM. Chapel, Garden, and Grotto – Holy Day of The Assumption, Mother Mary ascends into heaven during the pinnacle of nature. First Harvest.

Ferragosto, August 15th – Celebration of the Father of Rome, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus. His entrance into heaven and the becoming of a deity. Picnic starts at 2PM. Palio dell’Assunta, 4PM. Lecture 6PM. Italian Concert, Roman Circus, Fireworks and a visit from God Augustus himself. 7PM – 9:30.

Paper Bluegrass Fest – 3rd Saturday – Printer’s House/Yard.

Vacation! — August 15th through Labor Day.

The Reading of Faust I & II – Goethe’s Birthday Week, August 24th through 28th – Salon.

+++Greco-Roman Outdoor Theatre – This Event is held on the last weekend in July or the first weekend in August – A series of Lectures on the History and Performance of the Greco-Roman Theatre and the Play will be held in the outdoor theatre. Tragedy and the Comedy. The Greco-Roman Theatre – Ancient Instruments, Greek Dancing, Greek Plays. Performance – [TBA] 4th Saturday in July First Saturday in August, 5PM- Theatre In-the Round. See History of the Greek Theatre in July for more details on this event.

Ferragosto – August 15th – 7PM. This is the celebration of Emperor Augustus Caesar. There will be a concert full of Italian music on the patio. Our Wind Ensemble will perform music, followed by a small fireworks display. The Roman Circus also will be in town. They will be performing and playing tricks on those who attend, including Caesar Augustus himself, who will pontificate on the importance and wonders of the family. Feel free to bring a blanket, a cold dinner, and a bottle of vino and leave with a song in your heart.

Mosaics – During July and August, we work outside with marble creating mosaics tiles. Our Stone Mason Kipling Scott will instruct people on this ancient art. In addition, he and a few other residents are working on setting a design on the atrium floor in the Greco-Roman style.

Strolling Musicians – Strolling Musicians: Many strolling musicians play or sing old and familiar tunes throughout August. They’ll get your toes atappin’ and your hands aclapin’. Feel free to grace them with a few sovereigns if you can. They will also do birthdays, anniversaries or ‘just because’ greetings. Catch them around the grounds to make any arrangements.

Clubs
Clubs will not be in session the month of August unless stated otherwise.

Baker’s Club – At rest for August.

Book Club – The Roman Book Club begins its season every August XVth at V:IX PM. Author, Edward Gibbon, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 12 Vol Series. Since this is such a large series, requiring a 12 to 24-month commitment, an overview will be given and a schedule handed out at the first meeting. The Club meets twice a month thereafter in the Lecture Hall for 2 hours. However, 4 three-hour meetings will be scheduled in the Salon. The books are free to use, but there are some fees for the use of the Salon. See schedule for dates.

Faust I & II, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe – The reading begins on 28 August through Labor Day in the Salon.
Chapter A Day – Unless in the middle of a book, the best-of will be replayed.
All other book clubs are at rest for August.

Dance and Movement Club – Some Members are part of the Greek Theatre and Roman Circus. Otherwise, at rest for August.

Father Son’s Club – For some member, animal husbandry continue. Otherwise, the big Father and Sons Camping Trip takes place first two weeks of August.

Film & Photography Club – No Meetings through August. However, if members are available, Film Friday and Saturday Matinée continue with Films about Rome and Summertime Films in the Theatre,

Folk Arts Clubs – Nature Field Trip and Collecting. Making of paints. Silk & Wool Washing. Papermaking during Bluegrass Fest. Look for dates and times online and on the bulletin board.

Garden Club – August 1st Meeting, 7PM. First Harvest, August 15th, starting at 8AM – through 6PM. Come and work as long as you like. Garden and Animal Upkeep, Perma-Forest and Land Restoration continue. The Gardens, Landscaping and Animal Care are still essential responsibilities to members committed to the upkeep. If you are out of town, please make arrangements with our Farmers or the lead Members of the Club.

Home Life Club – At rest for August.

Mom & Tots – Regular Schedule M-W 9AM – Noon. Outside Water and Sandbox Play, Baking, Nature Walks, Storytime. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Music Club – Rehearsals for Ferragosto. Ancient Roman Instruments. Roaming musicians. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Printshop – August 1st meeting 4PM. Paper-making and Nature Material Collecting. Papermaking during Bluegrass Fest, see schedule. Participate in Farmer’s Market. Closed Last Week in August through Labor Day.

Sewing Club – Quilting continues, as do the costumes’ creating, mending, and fitting. Meetings are M-W 9AM – Noon and at will, Sewing Room in the fine arts building top floor, and in Mom and Tots room. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Theatre Club – Practice and Rehearsals, M- F 5PM – 9PM. S, 9AM- 4PM for the Greco-Roman Plays and the Roman Circus. The making of Costumes in coordination with the Sewing Club. A series will be offered during the last week in July on the life of the Greco-Roman Theatre. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Writer’s Club – Participation with the Theatre Club. Summer essay, Independent Writing. Topic: Understanding your actors and the theatre. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

+++All Art Classes and Work Studios will be closed during August. However, all Work Studios and Performance Practices will be open to Members through the 16th. To use the facilities during vacation requires permission.

Fine Arts – Member’s participating in the Greco-Roman Theater: Dance Performers. Roman Circus Rehearsals. Performance of the Greco-Roman instruments. Painters delight, indoor and outdoor studio.
Folk Arts – Through August, members will continue collecting materials from nature. Check the website and bulletin board for any field trips. Papermaking will be underway the first 3 Saturday mornings outside the printmaker’s house in August. Wool Washer will be inspecting the fleece the 1st weekend of August if you want to lend a hand. Craft Studios will continue to be open to members. Advance registration is suggested.

Skilled Arts – The Stonecutters will be working the entire month of August. If you are interested in working with Master Mason, call to hear the list of scheduled dates. The Ceramic Studio will be open to members for throwing and slab building only. The Gardens, Landscaping and Animal Care are still essential responsibilities. If you are out of town, make arrangements with our Farmers and other Club Members. The Farmer’s Market will take place every Tuesday in the parking lot for the first four weeks of August. If you are selling your art or work, you are free to set up a table. The Smythe, Carpentry and Glassblower Shops will be closed for the entire month of August. All other skilled Studios are for members only and must have permission.

Studio – Open to all members based on skill level and attendant present.

+++++History & Philosophy Lectures
Some areas are at rest from August 15th through Labor Day.
Friday, 12th, 7PM Week 1 – Romulus and Remus, The Etruscans, Lucretia, S.P.Q.R., The Triumvirate – Lecture Hall.

Saturday, 13th, 7PM Week 2 – Julius and Augustus Caesar, Emperors of the World: A biography – Lecture Hall.

Sunday, 14th, 7PM Week 3 – Rome’s Caesars and the Decline, Marcus Aurelius, Meditations – Lecture Hall.

The Divine Sophia – Who is she? August 14th, 7PM. Chapel.

Ferragosto – Celebration & History. August 15th. 6PM. Lecture Hall.

Goethe – Faust I & II. Birthday Celebration Week. August 24th through 28th. Salon.

Note: September Friday, 9th, 7PM – The Fall of Rome, Constantine and Christianity, Theodosius, Julian the Apostate Last Roman Emperor. Lecture Hall.

Sports and Movement
At rest from August 15th through Labor Day, unless otherwise specified.
All sports in these areas are not in session unless participating during Roman Circus.

Roman Circus Rehearsals – Saturday Afternoons, 3PM – 5PM (Ages 12 and up).

Dance Studio – The gym is open to all performers at various times. See Schedule.

Various Independent Sports and Movement Groups – Check Schedule. No Sports in this area during Festival Times.

At Will Field Sports – Tennis, badminton, softball, hiking, camping, fishing, biking. Summer equipment is available between 8AM and 6PM, M-D.

Father and Sons – Camping Trip.

Softball – June through Labor Day,
Tuesday, 4PM (Age 12 through 16).
Thursday, 4PM (Mixed Ages & picnic).
Thursday, 7PM Men’s Softball. Field & Gym.

Sun Walkers – Independent Group, Daily, 10min before Sun Rise, meet at the Chapel Door.

Yoga – Dance Studio Independent Group, M-F 8AM – 9AM.

Spiritual
Services – Sundays 7 AM, 10AM, Noon.
Holiday Service very check
Note: Yearly Schedule Link via Admin: Nancy Dean.

Ásatrúarfélagið Magnus Hjaltason – Asatru.
Revered Thomas Graham – Lutheran.
Father Timothy Meadows – Catholic.
Revered Rosemary Bergman – Christian Community.

Administrative Offices – During the month of August Office Hours will be reduced. All Administrative Offices will be closed from August, 15th through Labor Day. Maintenance calls are emergency only.

Administration – Business Hours, 9AM- 3PM. Meetings, Thursdays, 2PM – Conference Room. All Offices will be Closed From August 15th through Labor Day. If you call, and leave a message with a phone number or email, you will receive a call or e-mail letting you know your message was received. The person you are looking to speak to will get back to you when we return from Holiday.

Community Events Committee – 1st and 2nd Week in August, Thursday 1PM – Library Room 1. No meeting from the 15th through Labor Day.

Elder’s Club and Guardians – The Elders Meet 1st week of August, Thursday at 4PM in the Conference Room. Potluck dinner. No meeting from the 2nd week of August through Labor Day.

Festival & Seasonal Events Calendar Committee – Members meet M-W-R, 9AM- Noon. Festival’s Office, Library Room 2. All participating leaders in the Celebration, Event or Festival will meet the night before at 7PM for updates and any last-minute changes. Pot Luck Dinner at 6PM. No meeting from the 16th through Labor Day.

Guardians – The Guardians, Meet the First Thursday of each month at Noon. Lunch is Served in the Conference Room.

Maintenance ALL calls are emergency only.

Residents – Residents who remain on the property during this period are asked to keep a watchful eye for any problems or emergencies and report them to the police if necessary but always notify maintenance immediately. Please use common sense, do not put yourself in harm’s way. Never try to speculate; report as many physical and factual details as possible, including all numbers, times and dates. We want everyone who lives, works and visits our community to remain safe and secure and always feel that they can enjoy our community without Eris or Discordia (strife or discord)

Businesses –
Most Businesses will be Closed After August 15th through Labor Day.

Apothecary – August Appointments and Emergencies only.

Clinic – August Appointments and Emergencies only.

Cordwainer – Regular Hours: T- Farmer’s Market. W-F 10AM – 4PM, R- 10AM – 8PM. Classes, S, 9AM – Noon. Table at the Fair and Market. Closed D, M & Holidays. No Saturday Classes in August. Closed After August 15th through Labor Day.

Book-Binder – Regular Hours: T- Farmer’s Market. W-F 10AM – 4PM, R- 10AM – 8PM. Classes, S, 9AM – Noon. Table at the Fair and Market. Closed D, M & Holidays. No Saturday Classes in August. Closed After August 15th through Labor Day.

Bicycle & Ski Co-Op – Summer Hours: T-W-R-S 10AM – 6PM. F 10AM – 10PM. D 10AM – 4PM for do-it-yourself emergencies repairs or simple studio time only. Closed Monday. No Studio Time In August.

Co-Op – Summer August Hours T-W-R-F-S 9AM – 7PM, D – 11AM – 4PM, Closed Mondays. Closed Labor Day Weekend.

Bakery Hours – T-W-R-F-S – D, 7AM – Noon, Closed Monday, Closed Labor Day Weekend

Café Four Seasons – Summer Hours T-W-R 11AM – 8PM, F – S 10:AM – 9PM. D, Brunch 11AM – 2PM. Closed Labor Day Weekend.

Italian August Summer Menu – Lunch and Dinner: Smoked Trout Tagliatelle, with Lemon Pangrattato. Andalusian Gazpacho Soup w/ garlic lemon toast. Small Antipasto Salad.
Dessert: Cannoli
Refreshment: Cappuccino, Aperitivo, Iced Tea w/ mint and lemon.
Buon Appetito!

Gallery – See Library Hours. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

Swan Glass Factory – Regular Hours. M – F 9AM – 4PM. Closed: Lunch – Noon – 1PM. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

PEACH Farm – Summer Hours: Sun Up til Sun Down. In August, There’s always something to do, but morning and afternoon chores start at the crack of dawn, followed by breakfast. There are ongoing projects throughout the day, and making sure things are close-up before the sunsets.

Other than Members or Resident Volunteers, The PEACH Farm will be closed to the public. All food shares, including the Fruit Share, will be ready for pickup at the Farmer’s Market during the break. Also, the weekly Farmer’s Market will be limited to sales by food vendors, residents, and member’s only.

Every Tuesday From May through October, The Farm participates in the Farmer’s Market Located at the end of the road in the parking lot. If the weather is harsh, all vendors will move to the gym. No Farmer’s Market Last week in August.

Post Office – Regular Hours M- F 9AM – 4PM. S, 9AM – Noon. Closed Labor Day Weekend.

Tè Chay Tea Room and Confectionery – Summer Hours T-W-R-F-S 2PM till 10PM. D – 11AM till 9PM
Closed Monday.
August. Features – Baklava, Lemon Ice, small Cannolis, and Custard with Fresh Fruit. Closed, Last Week of August through Labor Day.

Tea Room, August Events
Tuesday, 6:30PM till Close – Chess (6 tables). Contact: General Chief for closet storage and schedule.
Wednesday 8PM till Close – Live Open Poetry (6 tables). Contact: Emily Dickinson.
Thursday, 6PM till Close – Candle-light Conversations (12 tables). Contact: Staff
Saturday [TBA] – Conversation With The Author (10 tables) Contact: Silvia Zelts.
Sunday, 11AM Until 2PM – Musical Trios, Duets, Solo. Contact: Staff
Sunday, 2PM till 4PM – Trivia (10 tables). Contact: Greg Smith
4PM – 6PM, The Stoics. (staff dresses for the occasion).
Sunday 6PM till 7/8PM – Epic Poetry Reading – Iliad and the Odyssey, Beowulf, Gilgamesh,

In The Closet: Chess Boards, Backgammon, Mancala, Hounds and Jackals, Hnefatafl, Scrabble, Cribbage, Go, Chinese Checkers, Tarot, and a bookshelf full of Poetry are available at all times.

Thrift Shoppe Fensalir– August Summer Hours: T-W-R- F 10AM – 4PM. S & D, 10AM until 3PM. Closed Monday. Drop-Offs by Appointment. Closed August 15th through Labor Day.

Community Events All Community Events WILL BE in session during the Holiday UNLESS the weather is inclement, forcing Events or Festivals into the shelter of the gym.

Contra Dancing and Pot Luck Dinner, August – S, 7PM – 10PM. Gym.

Farmer’s Market – Tuesday, 10AM – 3 PM.

Closed Last Week in August through Labor Day.

Resources & Classes
All Educational Resources will not be in session unless participating during Family Day Picnic, Greek Theatre, Ferragosto.

Family Education – Family Day Picnic, Family Gardening at will.

Goethean Science – Clouds and Colors, M– R, 8AM until Noon. Dance Studio Classroom. Goethe’s Birthday Celebration Week, August 24th through the 28th, The reading of Faust I & II, followed by birthday cake (German Chocolate).

History & Philosophy – Lecture Series

Languages – Study at will. Audio in Library & Tea Room. Independent meet-ups at the Tea Room. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Library – Regular Hours 9AM – 5PM. S, 9AM – 2PM. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

Newsletter – M-F, 8AM – 11AM. At rest from August 15th through Labor Day.

News & Radio – Music and Books based on Season and Holidays. August Limited Hours. Call. Broadcast LIVE: Ferragosto Celebration. Best of Peach Radio, August 16th through Labor Day.

Spiritual Wisdom – Check in with Cultural Pagans and Christian Groups. Lecture The Divine Sophia, August 14th 7PM, Lecture Hall. Assumption of the Virgin, August 15th 10:30AM, Chapel and Grotto.

MISC — Announcements

Outside & Inside Organizations News & Hosted Events

Addendum — What’s New, Proposal, Updates, Topics
What’s on the agenda? Get informed early.

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