Meet the New Owner of Mountain Girl Organics October 31, 2010

  

We are thrilled to introduce you all to Paula Aurand-Stephens, the new owner of Mountain Girl Organics. She has been a very busy woman, what with the Holidays right around the corner (ahh, the memories)!

 

Thanks to help from Laurie and Paula’s husband Scott, you can now find MGO products for sale online and at the following shops this Holiday Season:

 

Mountain Man Fruit & Nut on the Boardwalk in Evergreen

Luna’s Mandala in Conifer, above Mountain Books

Bella Vita in Kittredge, next to Black Hat Cattle Company

Le Boudoir on Hotel Way in Evergreen, next to Starbucks

 

Paula will be participating in a few local Holiday Events as well this year (please click here for details).  In case you couldn’t tell, I believe she is the perfect person to take over MGO and could not be more happy about it!

 

Paula can be reached at MountainGirlOrganics@gmail.com.  You can also find Mountain Girl Organics on facebook. 

 

Thank you all for being great customers and friends…I have met so many wonderful people through this little biz.  Let’s keep in touch…

 

Valynne & Paul

www.CaretakingCouple.wordpress.com

 

PS HaPpY HaLloWeEN!!!

Paula and Scott at their first MGO booth!

 

Mountain Girl Memories June 3, 2010

Hard to believe it is June and that we have been caretaking here in MA for the past eight months!  Last night kicked off the first of the 2010 Summer Concert Series at the Lakehouse in Evergreen, Colorado and we both let out a bit of a sigh for having missed it…hoping to get out for a visit and a concert or two very soon.  

Meeting Mary Jane Butters at MGO's first out of state Farm Fair. We love Mary Jane's Farm!

While realtor Sue Caicedo continues to field questions from potential MGO buyers, I am putting the finishing touches on my MGO Scrapbook.  I keep thinking that I am done, then I discover something else in the form of a momento or memory that just needs to be added.  

To get an idea of what this project has turned into, take the page you see above and multiply it by several dozen.  I am only giving you a teaser with the idea that I will have an online scrapbook for you to browse one of these days : )

This book includes several CO Events (Kittredge Canyon Fest, Gloamin’ Fest, Conifer Mountain Music Fest, Evergreen Big Chili Cook Off, various Boettcher Mansion Shows, etc.) as well as displays in local shops (Mountain Man Fruit & Nut Co, Evergreen Crafters, Luna’s Mandala, Le Boudoir, etc.).  

And then there’s the random stuff, like the evolution of the labels and various community projects/fundraisers we were involved in. 

If you have anything you would like to contribute, please let me know (don’t want to leave out anything important!).  I really do intend to wrap this up SOON and have something special to pass along to the next proud owner of Mountain Girl Organics. 

To find out more about the sale of Mountain Girl Organics, please see the flyer below (click on it to enlarge)…

 

 

 

Thank you for reading, and for being a big part of this little company.  I look forward to hearing from anyone that has a Mountain Girl Memory to contribute.  XOX,

Valynne and Paul 

www.CaretakingCouple.wordpress.com 

A Fun Interview with Rachel Carlson of Lost in the Attic with Cupcakes April 11, 2010

Valynne Shows Off Her New "Do"

 

I know this little blog has been neglected as of late, and now that the biz is up for sale and people are spending more time here, I thought you all would appreciate a little update. 

My friend Rachel interviewed me regarding MGO and we had so much fun with it!  Hope you enjoy it as well.  Just click on http://lostintheattic.typepad.com/lost_in_the_atticor_hidin/2010/04/friday-feature-mountain-girl-organics.html and be sure to leave a comment which will automatically enter you to win a prize, or two : )

In the meantime, we continue to love our new life and would really love to keep in touch with you at our new blog… www.caretakingcouple.wordpress.com.  Happy Spring, everyone! 

V&P 

PS We are on Facebook…please find us and fan us at Caretaking Couple… 

Mountain Girl Organics is Up for Sale! February 20, 2010

If you have not heard already, Mountain Girl Organics, LLC is going up for sale as soon as all of the bookwork is taken care of.  My realtor will be Sue Caicedo of Evergreen Commercial Group.  Here is her contact info:

Sue Caicedo
Keller Williams Foothills Realty
Evergreen Commercial and Residential Group
303-670-7732 Office
720-839-3484 Cell
suecaicedo@kw.com
www.evergreenresidentialcommercial.com

I know a lot of you have questions (the most popular being “How Much Are You Selling It For?!?) and we are busy working on all of that. 

My inventory and equipment are currently with my friend and mentor Laurie Teason in Lakewood, CO.  She has a commercial kitchen there and would like to continue on with MGO. 

Laurie does not come with the sale : ) however she is familiar with all things MGO and would prove invaluable should someone without industry experience purchase MGO. 

***You can find Mountain Girl Organics pictures on my Facebook page.  Feel free to friend me (Valynne Bernetich) and/or become a fan of Caretaking Couple***

If you have questions or comments feel free to share.  If I can answer them, I will.  As soon as all info is gathered, the details of the sale will be left to Sue. 

Big hugs to all you friends, customers, and fellow greenies out there : )

Valynne & Paul (303) 903-7821

www.MountainGirlOrganics.com

www.CaretakingCouple.wordpress.com

Announcement January 7, 2010

Backyard Bay

Hello Friends of MGO,

To pick up where this blog has left off, please go to www.CaretakingCouple.wordpress.com where you will find out what the heck we are doing in Cape Cod and other fun stuff.  Thank you for reading and HAPPY HAPPY 2010 from your friends,

Valynne and Paul

Changes September 19, 2009

 

Paul and I have lined up our first official Caretaking Job.  Most of you know we have been looking forward to spending some time exploring different places and pets once the house sold, and things are all coming together as we knew they would!  I will be blogging on our adventures regularly and will give you more details soon, if you’d like. 

I am asking all of my wholesale accounts to order now for the Holidays (Le Boudoir, Mountain Man, Luna’s Mandala, Evergreen Crafters, etc).  Laurie and I will be creating one more huge round of products before we put production on hold in order to focus on R&D, R&R, Restructuring, and the like .  

If you would rather order through me, you can do so online at www.MountainGirlOrganics.com  on or before October 1st, 2009.  My products have a two-plus year shelf life if kept away from extreme heat, so don’t hesitate to stock up. 

We will not be taking any orders after October 1st. 

All orders must be paid in full by October 1st

All Orders will be shipped on November 1st

Thank you all for your support these past three years.  If you would like to continue receiving e-mails from me, please let me know as I would love to keep in touch.  I have a lot of you down as “Farmers Market Friends”, etc. so if you would not mind giving me your updated contact info, that would be great. 

If you would prefer to be taken off of this e-mail list, please just hit the “Reply” button and say “Remove me from your e-mail list” in the subject line.  If I don’t hear from you either way, I will most likely take you off of my list as part of my ongoing quest to simplify.

Again, thank you all!  We are going to miss so many things about Evergreen, Kittredge, and Conifer…the people especially.  Who knows, we may be back here to live in a year or two?!? 

Obviously we will be visiting – for example we would not miss the premiere of Julie Gallahue’s film, Left Unsaid, which is being edited as we speak! 

In the meantime, Joe Bye and Roger Falter are playing next Friday (Sept 25^th), which will be my last night bartending at the Ice House.   As always, I hope to see you there!  Charlie and Cindy don’t charge a cover, which makes it easier for us to show our local musicians some love via their tip jar!  

Be sure to keep the community spirit going for us in our absence.  Lots of Love,

Valynne and Paul

PS  On Sunday, one of my favorite bands ever, Dakota Blonde is playing at Red Rocks.  We have been looking forward to it for weeks now.  Here is more info from Mary…

Sunday Sept. 20^th – JOURNEY OF HOPE BENEFIT CONCERT, Morrison, CO  RED ROCKS Amphitheater.  Join us for a very magical evening!  Exhibit Fair 5:00-7:00pm Main Event 7:00-10:00pm.  Dakota Blonde is honored to be part of a very special evening along with many other very special guests of the night (including Greg Mortenson, author of “Three Cups of Tea”).  We will be performing Mary’s song, “Follow the Child” along with the Colorado Children’s Chorale! (please note that we are making a special appearance at this show and are not doing a full set… sure to be a beautiful & inspiring night at a gorgeous setting. We are looking forward!).  *Gabe Gallegos will be joining us on cello & Chris Stongle on drums!*   Many more details of this event at www.journeyofhopeconcert.org  Tickets are now FREE, so please pass the word around and let’s pack the house! *Please help us spread the word about this event.* Thank you so much!

Even the Bears came out for Gloamin’ (Thank you, Willie Gibson Photography!) September 8, 2009

Just click on the pics to make ’em bigger!

Gloamin’ Fest Line-Up and Press Release August 30, 2009

 

 

     Marty and Brian

 Switchback (in Ireland)

  

Line Up for Gloamin’ Fest

10:50 Welcome – Native American Flute by Father Phil
11:00 to 12:00 Dave Lyon 
12:00 to 1:00 Starlight Ramblers
1:20 to 2:20 Kort and Beth McCumber
2:40 to 3:40 John Erlandson
4:00 to 5:00 Switchback 
5:20 to 6:20 Elephant Revival 
6:30 to Closing – Father Phil on Native American Flute

 

Press Release (Denver Post)… 

 

   

 

Contributed by: Dave Lyon on 8/19/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Dave Lyon
DATE: August 29, 2009
SUBJECT: Annual musical festival to benefit area hungry 

Conifer, Colorado—The sixth annual Gloamin’ Festival will be held rain or shine on Saturday, August 29th from 10 am to 6 pm. Part of the proceeds will be donated to St. Laurence Episcopal Church’s annual Christmas basket give-away. The festival will be held on the grounds of the church in Conifer, 26812 Barkley Road. A lineup of local and national acts will provide entertainment ranging from “Celtic to cowboy.” Tickets are $15 and kids under 13 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased locally at the Ice House in downtown Evergreen at 28065 Highway 74 (next to the Little Bear Saloon), and on line at http://www.davidtlyon.org. For more information call Dave Lyon at (303) 674-7657.
“This year we will be honoring St. Laurence’s pastor, Father Phil Mason, who has been instrumental in keeping the festival going,” says Keith Riker of WayGood West Productions. “Last year he literally saved the festival by having it at the church after the original venue cancelled at the last minute. Father Phil is retiring to Texas, so it’s an opportunity for our community to come by and say farewell, enjoy the entertainment, and help out a good cause.”
The musical lineup for the festival includes national and regional touring acts including the Americana duo Kort and Beth McCumber, the roots and groove music of the band Elephant Revival, cowboy harmonies of the nationally known western band The Starlite Ramblers, singer/songwriters John Erlandson and Dave Lyon and their bands, plus the award winning international entertainers Switchback. Information on each artist is available at http://www.gloaminfest.com. In addition to the music, local artisans and vendors will be on hand with everything from jewelry to chair massages. A concession service is available on the grounds for food, but beverages are bring your own. The festival also encourages carpooling and recommends bringing your own lawn chairs to enjoy the music.
“We have wonderful sponsors who have supported Gloamin’ Fest since it began,” says Riker. “This year, we wish to thank Mountain Girl Organics, Farmers Insurance of Evergreen, John Erlandson Fine Residential Painting, Whiteside Excavating, Zuni Sign Company, and Tupper’s Team Re/Max Alliance of Evergreen. We also wish to recognize Dr. Mary Ellen Mitchanis of Milwaukee, who is an avid Switchback fan and made a personal donation to see Gloamin’ Fest take place. So it’s a great musical event that draws not only the local community but people from out of state as participants and sponsors. We’re proud that it continues to grow.”

Please Join Mountain Girl Organics This July Fourth Weekend at Mary Jane’s Farm Fair! June 21, 2009

We are VERY  excited to  attend our first Mary Jane’s Farm Fair in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho and Oaksdale, Washington.  Mary Jane’s books,  magazines, and products provide me endless inspiration; see what I mean by going to  www.maryjanesfarm.org.  Please come by the Mountain Girl Organics booth if you happen to be in the area; this is our first out of state MGO Road Trip! 

 
Valynne Bernetich
Mountain Girl Organics
26042 Fern Gulch Rd
Evergreen, CO 80439
E-mail: Valynne@MountainGirlOrganics.com
Website: www.MountainGirlOrganics.com
Phone: 303-903-7821
Fax: 888-596-6409 (this number is new and toll-free)

Are you attending the Green Festival this weekend? May 1, 2009

I am.  And I can’t wait to hear Joshua Onysco, founder of Pangea Organics.  I have had the pleasure of touring Pangea headquarters in Boulder, Colorado and am in love with their vision and their products!  The info below was taken from Pangea Organics’ Newsletter.  Hope to see you there…

VISIT US AT GREEN FESTIVAL & HEAR JOSHUA SPEAK!

Join Pangea at the nation’s premiere sustainability event, Green Festival. As a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America, visit us at the festival and listen to community and business leaders discuss critical issues, attend workshops, watch cutting-edge films, eat and drink the tastiest organic treats, and shop in the marketplace where you’ll find 350 eco-friendly businesses, including Pangea Organics.

Our very own Founder & CEO, Joshua Onysko, will be speaking at Green Festival Denver and Chicago on the topic “Why Soap? Pangea’s Vision.” Afterward, visit us at our booth to Discover Nature’s Youthful Radiance with our new Skincare Discovery Kit – FREE while supplies last!

The first 50 respondents to reply to newsletter@pangeaorganics.com with Denver Green Fest (or Chicago Green Fest) in the subject line will receive FREE ADMISSION

Visit Us at Upcoming Green Festival:

 Denver – May 2 – 3

Visit Pangea Organics (Booth 227) & Get a FREE Discovery Kit.   

Hear Joshua Onysko, Founder & CEO, Pangea Organics Speak 

“Why Soap? Pangea’s Vision” on Saturday, May 2nd from 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Colorado Convention Center, Room 207           

For a list of exhibitors, speakers, ticket pricing and more, please visit: www.greenfestivals.org.

Valynne Bernetich
Mountain Girl Organics
26042 Fern Gulch Rd
Evergreen, CO 80439
E-mail: Valynne@MountainGirlOrganics.com
Website: http://www.MountainGirlOrganics.com
Phone: 303-903-7821
Fax: 888-596-6409 (this number is new and toll-free)