Dear Friends of Round Mountain,

2009 is bringing some big changes. I have decided to put the farm up for sale. After 16 years of taking it from vacant land to a thriving sustainable homestead I am ready for a new adventure and I don’t even know what that is yet. Please help me spread the word by directing people to  crestedbuttefarm.com

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I am taking a sabbatical from teaching so there will not be any educational programs at Round Mountain this year for children or adults. I will be available as a consultant.

Thank you for all your years of support. RMI is still accepting tax-deductible donations. May 2009 be filled with growth and peace for all.

Sincerely,
Nancy Wicks
Founder of Round Mountain Organics and Institute 


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Round Mountain Institute, Inc. has always been a work in progress using innovative experiments to create long-lasting productive results. We specialize in hands-on experiential education through high-altitude ecological gardening, renewable energy and sustainable building workshops. Round Mountain Institute is an inspiration for people of all ages. Come and see what we are about and take it home with you to make the Earth a healthier place to live"
-Nancy Wicks - founder RMI

Nancy Wicks with her dear friend Lily Fesenden and Solstice, our faithful guard dog. (2005)

Round Mountain Institute, Inc. is dedicated to providing experiential hands-on education at the Round Mountain Organics farm in the following areas:

  • Ecological Gardening
    Round Mountain Organics has used Perma-Culture, Bio-Dynamics and Earth-based spirituality to grow bountiful high-altitude outdoor gardens at 8,500 feet for over a decade. There is a solar heated greenhouse for year-round vegetable production that also houses chickens. Five cold frames on the farm produce fragrant basil during the summer months.

  

   Area children cutting Garlic snapes. (2005)

We love garlic snapes!

  • Renewable Energy
    The farm's electricity at the base of Round Mountain is provided soley by the sun and wind. After the 2005 PV installation workshop the farm is up to 650-watts of electricity coming in from the sun.


Many people have learned about renewable energy over the years through Round Mountain Institute's educational programs. (2002)


Children and adults marvel at the wonders of nature as the solar cooker bakes up some tasty treats. (2005)   

  • Sustainable Building
    Straw bale construction has been the sustainable building method of choice at Round Mountain. 

 

Area residents and visitors from near and far building a straw bale shed at the farm. The 6x8' building (interior) was erected in a day, roof and all, and plastered the next day! Whew, slow down! (2004)  

Round Mountain Institute is open by appointment only. Please call to make an appointment. Please do not bring dogs to the farm. Children are always welcome. 

Ways to contact us:

Phone: (970) 641-4742

Mail: 17280 Hwy 135, Almont, CO 81210

E-mail: rmicb2002@yahoo.com

Website: www.roundmountain.org

 

 
 

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