Archive for September, 2011

Thank you Carolina Day School 8th graders for a wonderful retreat! It is a bit lonely now that there is no more chatter in Tucker inn dining hall and no more “oooo’s and ahhhh’s” at the waterfront as you see your class mates get launched off the Blob.

I enjoyed learning with you about the complexities of where our food comes from at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. It was an delicious journey around the globe. Who knew making a meal involved going to the global market place to get everything you needed. I can’t believe Chad was able to trade all their Millet grain for those Bananas from Ecuador!

To cap at off, you sure do know how to celebrate! I was truly a feast. Best wishes in your 8th Grade year!

Ryan B. Carlson
Director of Black Mountain Expeditions