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This photo was taken on my stepfather's land in Montville, Maine. He was part of a commune that was established in 1972.

Originally from California, my stepfather found his way to Maine on the drift of the back-to-the-land movement, where he also found many other young people who shared a dream of purchasing land together. The vision they shared was deeply steeped into the countercultural mythos of that time.

The commune, Twitchell Hill, was a testament to their beliefs. The structure and land are still there, and several of the members are still affiliated with the land and with the commune, although they do not live there— with the exception of one member who resides at Twitchell Hill in the summertime as a respite from NYC.

Taken at the Twitchell Hill Reunion almost ten years ago, this image brings back a flood of memories and reminds me of Maine's storied history and tradition of progressive experiments. Although I never aspired to live like he did, I see the beauty and collective wisdom in a shared dream they all had many years ago.

After a busy Valentine's weekend, Griffen is ready for a cat nap! A big thank you to all those who said "I love you" with a container garden, we appreciate you supporting our local small business! 💜🐱

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