Individual Businesses

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Apothecary
Kořeny Stengel Duilleog Fleur Medicinal Plants

Preparations and Clinic: Dr. Daphne Rousseau, DNM., and Dr. Saxon Heiler, MD., IMD.

Kořeny (cz), Stengel (du), Duilleog (ga), Fleur (fr) [KSDF], translates to root, stem, leaf, flower.

The medicinal culture of the community is in its approach to health care. The goal of the clinic and apothecary is to reduce health disparities in a responsive and respectful manner, adjusted to the needs of each patient. The highest quality plants and mixed mineral substances are always considered.

This method of medicine has been used throughout pre-European history and carried through the world with the peoples who traveled to and from her lands. Many of the remedies are home made, some mixtures are of local origins, while other standard cures have been tried and true for centuries. These plants, their mixtures, tinctures, powders, and teas are the original origin of all allopathic medicinal remedies used today. Though much of modern medicine has synthesized these remedies, we use original source for our cures.

There is a wide array of mixtures, potions, lotions and notions carried at KSDF including salts, scents, soaps, oils and creams hand crafted by a two of our residents Louie, and Yves Bouquet. There is also the opportunity to make an appointment for treatments and consultations, along with educational opportunities on the medicinal properties and life of the plants used, from root, stem, leaf and flower. KSDF is infamous for their Solomon Seal [Polygonatum] tincture, much which is grown on the property and on the edge of forest and around the prairie hills. The alcohol used is also distilled on the property. Many of the plants grow wild on our property, some are planted with purpose, those that do not take to our soil or climate will be purchased from a verified organic and biodynamic growers holding stellar reputations.

Hours of Operation:
Clinic Hours: M-T-W Appointment Only.
Store Hours: R-F-S 10AM – 4PM
Classes T – W
D – Closed
The Shop is closed the last two weeks of August.
Mail Order and Local Delivery

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Cordwainer & Leather Book-Binding
Across the road there is a large two story house and a white lake cottage that is part of our property. As you approach these buildings you can smell the leather goods wafting through the breeze. Inside the home, on the 1st floor both the living room and library are occupied by the bookbinders. The Cordwainers occupy the three upstairs bedrooms and sitting-room. The dinning room has several built-in display cases which features the work from both shops. There is also a beautiful walnut table to sit for a spot of tea, coffee or a bit of lunch. Off the kitchen though a breezeway leads to the garage where most of the leather goods are kept. In the basement of the home is where all the heavy tooling machinery and paper-making equipment are stored.

During the summer months some of the hand sewing is done on the large screened-in porch. There are several comfy chairs and a porch swing. This is a lovely place to work on a breezy summer’s day. In the front yards there several large elm trees and providing both shade and sun, this is a great place for paper-making.

If you are interested in a pair of custom hand made leather or canvas shoes, a leather billfolds, or a variety of beautiful hand bags visit the cordwainer.

If you are interest in custom bound leather or canvas bound books or if you have a your own leather design for a diary or cover this is a wonderful place to visit.

Classes are also taught in both skills on Saturday mornings for a period of 6 weeks. There is studio and workshop time available afterwords. The House keeps the holiday schedule as well as regular business hours:

Hours Of Operation:
T-W-F 10AM – 4PM
R- 10AM – 8PM.
S – workshop from 9AM until Noon.
The House is closed Sunday and Monday.
The Shops are closed the last two weeks of August and for two weeks during the Christmas Holidays..

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Tè Chay Tea Room and Confectionery
Tè Chay is a bright, cozy tea room and sweet shop. Soft classical music plays in the background, fresh flowers and draped tables create a lovely atmosphere to study or quietly read. Have a warm cup of tea or coffee, treat yourself and a friend to a few slices of warm fresh breads and a variety of homemade confectioneries. Save special events, the shop works to create a quiet place for people who like to read or just zone-out for a while after a busy day. Overlooking the flower garden and woodland creatures feel free to sit indoors or out on the porch.

Tè Chay offers: 15 teas, 6 coffees, 3 sweet breads daily with a choice of 5 toppings. The confectionery also has an array of seasonal cakes, pies, pastry and sweets. All year there are two custards and 5 geleto flavors. During the summer months fresh homemade lemon ice with rose hips or lime ice with mint will be available.

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All coffees and teas are purchased from local fair trade vendors. All sweet breads are made at the Co-op Bakery. The Custard and Gelato are from local vendors. Cakes, pies, pastry and most of the sweets are produced in the Co-op Bakery or the kitchens. All profits go towards the upkeep of the Tea Room and directly to the Bakers and Hosts. If you would like to place a special order please speak to Silvia at the counter at least a week in advance, two weeks before the holidays.

Hours Of Operation:
T-W-R-F-S 2PM till 10PM
D – 11AM till 9PM
Closed Monday and All Holidays.
Closed the last two weeks of August

Extended Summer Hours

Tea Room 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
Sunday 6PM till 7/8PM – Epic Poetry Reading – Iliad and the Odyssey, Beowulf, Gilgamesh.

Closet Chess Boards, Backgammon, Mancala, Hounds and Jackals, Hnefatafl, Scrabble, Cribbage, Go, Chinese Checkers, Tarot, and a book shelf full of Poetry are available at all time.

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Proposed Endeavors

Roller Rink, Bowling Ally, & Game Room
Good, Clean, Fun.
Hours of Operation: September Through May
Thursday through Sunday

Bowling:
R, F, S – Evenings: Adult and Teen Bowling Leagues
F – Afternoons: Senior Leagues, Instruction for Adults and Children
S, D – Afternoons: Family Fun

Roller Skating:
F Evening – School Children
S Afternoon – Family
S Evening – Teens and Adult
D Afternoons – Family

Game Room:
Open During Skating and Bowling Hours
Ping Pong, Bumper Pool, Board & Card Games – Drawing and Coloring Table/

Motel
A current proposal for the purchase of the Star Motel that is for sale up the road from the Swan Factory. This purchase will help resolve long-term visitor housing, especially for people who can ill-afford to move to our community for any length of time, and who wish to experience living here more fully before committing, or those who the elder recommend go through a probation period. It will also serve for like-minded people building their own community and wish to explore our role-models at length. Lastly, it will also offer refugees needing temporary shelter and work due to ruination by forbidden speech and wrong-think in the current system. It has also been proposed that several of the rooms remain part of regular business for truckers and travelers alike, to help pay for the upkeep of the building. Liquor, gambling and prostitution are not allowed and will cause immediate vacancy from the community. The motel also has a small diner that holds the possibility of running a local, open to the public, breakfast and dinner operation. the foundation is sound, the roof and heating system are new. Both, water and sewer are connected to the township, and the three acres of woods that are part of the property abut ours.
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= time banking opportunities
M = Monday
T = Tuesday
W = Wednesday
R = Thursday
F = Friday
S = Saturday
D = Sunday
TBA = To Be Announced
C = Closed
* = Liquor Served As Custom