Douglas’ Visit to Georgia!
September 3-6, 2014
It was almost like having
royalty in Atlanta to have Douglas Gayeton visit us this weekend! Everybody
knew about his being a Co-Founder and Creator of the Lexicon of Sustainability.
They were thrilled to know that he also had a new book that has been published
recently. Local: The New Face of Food and
Farming in America not only incorporates many of his Pop Up images, but it
adds so many intriguing and informational stories, details, recipes and
explanations about the many topics of sustainability. Everyone who asked him to
sign his/her copy of the book was fascinated with it!
On Thursday, we spent the day
with Douglas at Serenbe in Chattahoochee, Georgia, a small sustainable
community just south of Atlanta. Founder Steve Nygren proudly showed us around
the gorgeous property, highlighting the importance that community and
sustainability have in this town. It was delightful to watch Steve and Douglas
banter about sustainability issues, as well as many other important and urgent
needs in the food and farming arena. A side trip to taste some fabulous cheese
at nearby Many Fold Farms was a perfect addition to a wonderful day in that area.
Later, we had a beautiful lunch at The Hil Restaurant back in Serenbe.
Friday evening found us at the
Wrecking Bar Brewpub’s famous Marianna Event Center, where award winning Chef
Terry Koval delighted us with delectable appetizers. Douglas, and friends
Rashid and Robin, enlightened the group of 100 people by presenting pictures
and interesting talks about each person’s life path in sustainability
endeavors. Of course, our Lexicon of Sustainability Pop Up Show gave everyone a
compelling introduction to these topics, too, with trained docents available to
answer questions. Douglas signing his new book added splendor to the evening,
and dinner at the downstairs restaurant at the Wrecking Bar after the event was
delicious and the perfect ending to this perfect evening!
To complete his Atlanta visit,
Douglas went with us to the Carter Center’s Freedom Farmers Market, where he took
a host of pictures, signed more books and enjoyed conversations with the public.
In addition, we had many people who stopped to study and reflect upon the
wonderful Lexicon images. Some of the viewers asked if they might schedule a
Pop Up Show at their university, school or business event. Others shared their
amazement at the depth of information found in these artworks; and naturally,
the children were spellbound with these imaginative images. Trained docents
helped to make this event run smoothly, with all visitors being able to engage
in conversations and ask questions.
Please come back to Georgia
again soon, Douglas! Our Atlanta community was honored by your visit!
Colleen and Peter Morich
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