1ST ANNUAL McFarland Community Garden CRACKER BARREL

*** TOPIC: GARDENING AND SPIRITUALITY 

What: A relaxed evening with fellow gardeners to share our personal experiences and thoughts about the connection of Gardening and Spirituality with the express purpose of building relationships among McFarland community gardeners. [Though this will be an adult discussion, young children and youth are welcome to attend with their families.] 

The moderator and Discussion Leader will be Rev. Dr. Robert Voss. Bob is a retired ELCA Lutheran Pastor, a MGC steering committee member and steward of the North Spoon Garden. 

Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025 Time: 7 to 8:30 PM 

Place: Gazebo near Katies Shed Bring: 

Beverage of your choice, a folding chair and any thoughts about the topic of gardening and spirituality you would like to share. 

(You are also invited to come if you just want to hear what other fellow gardeners are thinking about this topic.) This event is FREE! 

Provided: Pretzels and cold water. [Beer and wine go well with pretzel’s we have been told.] 

No reservations needed. 

If you have any questions, Bob can be reached at lestamps@charter.net or 608-239-1956.

*** The term “Cracker Barrel” originated in the frontier west. Soda crackers were shipped via wagons in large barrels to prevent them from breaking on their long journey west. Often the cracker barrel was placed in a general store and surrounded by chairs and crates and became a welcoming place for the local community to gather. It is a term often used in Scouting and several ecclesiastical communities.