Recently, the Dacha residents have been focusing more on the arts. Puppetry, acting, guitar playing and even the art of cheerleading – these are things we do. For more info on that check out Lilypad Puppet Theatre where a lot of our efforts have gone in recent years. 

Here we are at our annual Crankie Cabaret doing a “radio drama” of sorts. (Lily, Marietta, Isaac, our pal Elba, and Marina).

Here are Matt and Isaac performing a guitar concert with Bill Hurley on violin. 

And here we are performing as Curl Girls, cheerleaders for The International Rutabaga Curl at the Ithaca Farmers Market (a very absurd, joyful event).  

And below is a trailer we made from past Crankie events – just to give you an idea of what we’re up to. 

Recently, Farmer Matt, who organizes most of the growing and planting, started a video series to help others farm more efficiently, organically and just plain easier. Check out the full playlist here.  

 Here are a few examples:

Well, despite the rain, we were able to try out our experimental, interactive bit of theater @ Ithaca Festival 2016. It was our first attempt at this type of performance art and we learned a lot. Our favorite part was collaborating with Art Club – amazing! There may be another round of I Sense a Presence coming up, and we will certainly keep working on more art in this vein. If you’d like to know what we’re up to join our mailing list:

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