Thursday, October 31, 2013

Wedding Venue, Event space West Seattle

Do you have a special event to plan? Do you need a beautiful natural space to plan a retreat, play music, host a workshop, hold a garden club meeting or serve a catered meal? We have the space. 

Village Green Perennial Nursery is a beautiful urban garden on a 2-acre woodland setting with tall trees, giant Rhododendrons, ancient rose bushes, a pond and winding trails leading you through the garden. The front garden is a lovely place to take pictures or hold an intimate wedding ceremony. There are numerous other spaces available for holding classes, workshops, and other events. Located in White Center, Village Green provides an enchanting, natural refuge from the city.


Want to book an event at Village Green? Please provide us with the following information so that we may efficiently respond to your event inquiry.

      
http://villagegreenpn.com/services/rentals/

 



















Saturday, October 26, 2013

Adult beginner black smithing

Adult blacksmithing  November 9th 12-2pm
2 hour workshop  $100 or $175 for 2 people
Take 3 classes and you are eligible to use the shop on an hourly rental rate of $25hr

Very basic introduction to blacksmithing. Have you ever wanted to hammer some iron, bend some shapes or play with fire?

Cool! No-HOT! come join me!

Skill level, beginner. We'll choose and easy project, a fire poker, or an S hook.
We'll hammer iron to a point, learn proper posture and holding technique.
Must wear canvas or denim pants, fitted cotton long sleeve shirt, wear layers. Flannel shirt, denim shirt, leather shoes. No synthetic materials. They can melt and burn skin.
Hair must be tied back. NO Fleece, no baggy clothes. Must sign a waiver. Village Green is not responsible for any injuries
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2 student max for this class, grab a buddy, call to confirm.
Vera 206-819-8544
10223 26th Ave SW down in the back, street parking

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Hammer time...

Perspective, gratitude, blessings.
            Today, I am going to my blacksmith shop. Perhaps I'll hammer out some of my stress and anxieties while in the shop, or maybe I'll just open my heart and mind and see where I let go.
    I have not lit the forge in nearly 8 months. It's a Full moon eclipse today.  Seems like a great day for this ceremonial lighting.
    I have been thinking of the many useful objects I want to make for my home, and I do believe I've settled in on a specific item for the day. Curtain rods. Simple, functional and very much needed. Why does it take me so long to be practical???
     Who knows, and who cares? I'm just going to do this and stay in touch with my creative spark. I'll scrounge up all the reasons for the answers later....
   The full moon has a great influence on me and always has. I never know what will arise for me around the full moon. Typically it's a very emotional, heavy, thoughtful time of restlessness and indecision ending with a deep excavation of hidden feelings. The relief finally comes the day of the full moon when I awake with feelings of clarity. 
   I am riding the waves of anger and repressed feelings. Vulnerability has kicked my butt a few times this year and I'm committed to staying true to myself, moving forward while harming no one on my journey.          
   I have a reason for being here, on this planet, but also in this physical space. No one can take that away from me, and as I work on me, uncovering and healing I will be rewarded with the authentic me.
    I can own my power and move forward with courage and confidence. The only way to lose that is to give it away. That will not happen again. I am in full bloom. My wings are opening and I am embracing my full potential.

  I am filled with gratitude for the many gifts in my life. I have a place to do my work. My life is my art.
 This property has some very powerful healing energy. I have barely scratched the surface. My heart is full of love. For all.



    One of my daily practices is to send love and light to all, especially to those who have harmed me directly. Those who cause harm to others are not well, hurting somewhere inside. I wish goodness and healing to all. Love and compassion.
Today the Full moon has brought me to a new level of awareness.
Namaste

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Holiday lights and wine

Vera Holiday lights and wine on Saturday November 16 7-9pmFall Garden lighting
Lighted balls: These festive lights make great holiday or party lights. Hang them for special occasions or leave them up. Beautiful piled in baskets, as a holiday gift or to light a table. The uses are endless, yet elegant. Bring a pair of lightweight gloves and some needle nose pliers if you have them.
 $45 plus $15 materials fee 2 hr class. 

8 maximum in class, 6 min to make the class.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Wednesday Moms day camp

Moms craft up Wednesdays series with Vera and Jodi from
10am-12:00 pm. while the kids are at school.  Street parking.
 


***Week 1 October 30th    homemade mustards  with Jodi (from Coffee to a Tea)

***Week 2 November 6th  
 Holiday lights with Vera
 These festive lights make great holiday or party lights. Hang them for special occasions or leave them up. Beautiful piled in baskets, as a holiday gift or to light a table. The uses are endless, yet elegant. $45 plus $15 materials fee 2 hr class.  8 maximum in class, 6 min to make the class.




***Week 3 Flavored vinegars with Jodi (from Coffee to a Tea)


Monday, October 7, 2013

Parent/child blacksmith class

One class per session, choose one of these dates, please call to confirm your date.
Call to schedule a class
only 1 parent/child per class, so please call or email to confirm.
Must sing a waiver. Village Green is not responsible for any injuries
7 and up is best,
Very basic introduction to blacksmith
Skill level, beginner. We'll choose an easy project, a fire poker, or an S hook.
We'll hammer iron, learn proper posture and holding techniques, shop safety and more
I'll demo then you can try your 'arm and hammer'
Must wear canvas or denim pants, fitted cotton long sleeve shirt, wear layers. Flannel shirt, denim shirt, leather shoes. No synthetic materials. They can melt and burn skin.
Hair must be tied back. NO Fleece, no baggy clothes.

Vera 206-819-8544
10223 26th Ave SW Seattle Wa 98146 
Street parking. Shop is onsite at Village Green



Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Saying what you like is more powerful than saying what you don't like.


DebraPrinzing

That Farm to Table dinner was wonderful and thank you for including me in the experience. It was an honor.I admire you and your courage, you are an emerging butterfly with a beautiful vision for creating community. I will enjoy watching!
Debra Prinzing,   
 author of    'Slow Flowers'    and     '50 mile bouquet'





08/21/2013
This past fall, I did a work exchange with Vera through the WWOOF program (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms). I learned more from her than I ever could have hoped for - not only about organic gardening, but about life and how to dive in and use your strengths and resources to make your community a better place.
Until meeting Vera, I'd done most of my life's learning in an academic setting. But Vera taught me more than any textbook ever could. Instead of just telling me about permaculture, she lived permaculture and applied it to every aspect of her home and business. She gave me permaculture books, exposed me to experts in the field, and empowered me by giving me the opportunity to write about and share what I'd learned. Now, I am passionate about permaculture, and it guides my career and my life. Similarly, Vera introduced me to herbal medicine through a workshop at the Village Green, and herbs are now a fascinating and beneficial part of my lifestyle. These are just two of many examples of how the short period of time I spent interning with Vera impacted me profoundly.
Vera taught me practical concepts about rain gardens, mulching, weeding, and backyard habitats. She taught me that I can use my own two hands, talents, creativity, and ingenuity to create value-added products. I'll never forget how I felt when someone purchased a wreath she'd taught me to make using birch branches from the ground. She also taught me the importance of good friends, food, art and music. But Vera taught me most about community. She let me shadow her at meetings of the White Center Community Development Association and the White Center Chamber of Commerce. The unique group of White Center community members now have a special place in my heart. Unlike my hyper-academic, East Coast peers, who researched and analyzed topics to the point of paralysis, when Vera and the White Center crew identified a need in their community, they gathered and dove in head-first to fix it - and they got things done. Vera lets her emotions and passions fuel her. She follows her heart and her intuition. She is not afraid to take risks, and during my time with her, I found a new level of my own courage and strength.
I am always curious and excited to hear about whatever causes Vera takes on - because undoubtedly, they will be better off with her on-board.
Risa Waldoks
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Village Green Perennial Nursery is like a garden forest fantasy. Captivated by the grounds, a children's garden, ponds, swings, and climbing trees, it's an outdoor palace! I went there when I needed a house warming gift and found a sweet vintage looking pot filled with a healthy, vibrant green succulent. It was perfect. Highly recommended, bring your family!
Ebba Lucander


Vera, you have been a tremendous help to me. This is my first house and therefore my first garden. I have so many beautiful plants that I have purchased from
you and they thrive wonderfully because of your knowledge and advice . I tell everyone about you, even non-gardeners. You are always kind and welcoming when we stop by and I always look forward to weekends because that's when I can stop by and say hello.
Winifred Harrison

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Flowers by Debra Prinzing



A comment made after a recent visit from a local writer who had brought a friend to visit Village Green forthe first time....
'he talked a lot about what a rich experience it was. I said, “Look, just getting to meet Vera and be in her space for a while is a privilege,” and he was like: “So true!”