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Forest of Bliss is a house, a way, and an ongoing experiment
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Art & Craft Show Dates, Fall 2026
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I’m looking forward to seeing you all at the following locations this fall. Use the links below to learn more. Thursday, 10/22, Belmont Farmer’s Market 2:00 – 6:00 pm Saturday, 10/24, Carlisle Open Studios 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Location and artists listed here. Saturday, 11/14, Carlisle Open Studios 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Location…
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The Hazel Project, Oct 18
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That’s Hazel Dickens. The Hazel Dickens. With Alice Gerrard, she’s often called a pioneer of bluegrass and a grandmother to women in bluegrass. But just the other day, a friend said, “It was Hazel and Alice who turned my attention to this music in 1972.” Together and separately, they’ve poured so much raw emotion and…
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The Onlies, Aug 9
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Old music isn’t dead, it’s just waiting for folks like The Onlies to show you how alive it is. You’ll hear it on “You Climb the Mountain,” a great new album released in 2025. We heard them play this music live at Green Mountain Roots and Bluegrass festival (video below). It is so alive! Is…
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Pot Luck & Tenderbellies ~ Sat Sept 19
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Join us to round out the summer with Tenderbellies and, oh yeah, the pot luck! Tenderbellies belongs to this generation’s string band musicians that are bringing fresh perspectives to acoustic music. They play the good old stuff and have knit their varied influences – the blues, hints of jazz, and rock – into the endlessly…
Hi! John and Laurelyn here.
We have a simple aim in mind: live a little more each day in such a way that when we die, we have few regrets. Not a life of more, but a life that is rich, deep, and connected to people, those we love and whoever we encounter.
Take a look at Laurelyn’s art and consider joining us for a house concert.
