Labor of Love Event: Speed Dating with a Twist

With all the help we have right now, the farm is looking quiet good! The weeds are limited in their numbers, the tomatoes are coming on strong, and the cabbages are very large.  Unfortunately, last night we experienced what could be an early sign of fall and winter. A hard freeze swept the valley and we lost most of our squash and bean plants out in the field.  It's heartbreaking to lose something so quickly that you put effort into preparing for so long.  That was the second time we lost squash in the field this year. Early in the season, it was a late frost and now it was a early frost. But these are the facts you have to prepare for being a farmer, a farmer in Montana at that. It's worth every ounce of sweat and blood put into it though.

On a more exciting note, we are having our first Speed Dating at the farm event next Saturday, September 1st. We are trying to put this event on in a short amount of time, so we are unsure of what the outcome will be. If anything, it's been a good trial to see what all needs to go into planning this sort of event. For those who came across our posters throughout town, we mentioned visiting our blog to get some more information on the event. What I'm about to post is a blip we wrote up in hopes that it would make it into the newspaper. It has all the information needed.

Labor of Love Event: Speed Dating with a Twist

            “What the heck?” you may ask.  It’s a speed dating happening for 21 to 35 year olds at Harvest House Farm on the road to Big Sky, 2/3^rds of the way to Gallatin Gateway.  Harvest House is an organic farm run by Lori Davis who invites students to come from all over the U.S. and the world to live and work on the farm for the summer.

            While hosting a couple from Wisconsin, Lori learned they met as working members on a CSA farm so she decided to provide that same opportunity for others at Harvest House. Those interested in the event can come out as early as noon and help with the daily farm routine, otherwise the Labor of Love: Speed Dating event will begin at 5pm.  The event starts with farm fresh appetizers, beer on tap, and an orientation of what’s to come.  We are inviting 20 women and 20 men to join the event on a first come first serve basis but reservations are a must.  20 work stations will be set up throughout the farm to provide convenient places for chatting.  The lovely garden goddesses will remain in their work stations while the handsome male centaurs rotate at 3 to 5 minute intervals.  Following the rotations, folks can mingle and get to know one another better.  More appetizers and authentic Dutch oven desserts will be available with a bonfire after dark.

            Anyone who plays an instrument is encouraged to bring them and join a few guest musicians around the fire to insure the muses will be pleased.  The total cost of this occasion is $15 per person.  Harvest House is anticipating great success so we hope you accept our invitation and join in on the fun.  We are inviting the Chronicle to come and take pictures in hope of making this a yearly event.

            Pretty girls, don’t be shy. Come out and meet your guy.  Guys, don’t be square, we’ll see you there.  Please call Lydia to reserve your spot today at 1-717-825-9941.

Speed Dating may be an intimidating event which is why we are trying to do it in a most casual way. Harvest House has a very homely and friendly feel and we certainly like to have our fun. Even if you don't meet the love of your life, at least you'll meet wonderful new people. Hope to see you here!

Have a great day everyone and remember, people may doubt what you say but they will believe what you do.