The Farmer’s House – Peace, Love & Happiness Virtual Tour and Auction
August 28th was the date for The Farmer’s House’s Peace, Love & Happiness Virtual Tour and Auction. Guests sported their favorite groovy attire and gathered at fun watch parties around Our Town. Signature Party hosts included Peaches and David Cunningham, Dr. Michele Kilo and Blake Mathews at Chicken N Pickle, and Suzanne and Alan Zimmerman at The Farmer’s House Farm Market and Gardens. Proceeds support The Farmer’s House’s innovative programs which are focused on job skills, employment, inclusion, and self-reliance for youth and adults with developmental differences.
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Paige Braiden |
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Matthew and Nathan Lowry flanked Jennifer Sample. |
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Amanda Plachecki with her mom, Cathy |
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John David Cunningham |
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Rebekah Oldham with her parents, Charla and Richard Oldham |
Also featured in the October 16, 2021 issue of The Independent
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