A Poem From our Land Steward

Tyler Pastorok, Land Steward of Rock Point

As the leaves come to rest with the soil

and tuck in their insect neighbors for winter,

the beauty of the lake

expands its reach deeper into Rock Point forest.

From the budding nature center

on the hill above Eagle Bay,

we are nourished by the persistent sunset

of a November day.

Together we tan sheepskins,

grown from this land by Thistle and Dodge,

whose lives we honor 

by cherishing and sharing 

every gift they gave.

As we stretch and soften their wooly hides

on this newly exposed perch,

curiosity awakens in visitors of the trail below.

Those who inquire are welcomed

with the joyful story of today’s endeavor.

This

is our offering.

we give ourselves to this land

which gives itself to all,

and invite you to receive its gifts with us.

Embracing our interdependence,

together we are nourished

by its wisdom,

food,

and companionship.

Reciprocity sustains

this generous flow of healing

between ourselves, land, and community,

so we humbly ask

for the gift of your support. 

Donate to our Annual Fund Today

The sheepskins from the flock grazed at Rock Point were tanned after the harvest.

Read about our sheep grazing initiative here.