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It's been a sweaty, but fun, summer so far. No one can recall such a long heat wave, almost two weeks of temps over 100 every day - the day it hit 116 in full sun we decided to stop checking!
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The cannabis plants go into a stagnant shutdown period when it gets too hot, but as long as they had plenty of water they stayed healthy. Kind of like us - it was basically impossible to move in the middle of the day. Climate change is happening and we see it before us.
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To celebrate Hash Week in San Francisco, we gladly went to the Cool Grey City of Love, our hometown, and the chilled fog was never more welcome. Plus what a great gathering, to celebrate "Frenchy Cannoli style hash" with his protegés Belle and Luna and the famous hookahs going full blast.
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Madame Cannoli made the event extra "ooh-la-la", as Frenchy would have said, with French pastries and good strong coffee we enjoyed while watching the incredible film, "Frenchy Dreams of Hashish."
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Most of the month, when not too hot, has been spent in the garden, growing veggies for the local Food Bank, and cleaning up the ranch. Though we are no longer a licensed cannabis business, we are still very involved in the community and remain on a mission to promote sungrown organic cannabis and produce from small craft farms in the Emerald Triangle. We will always be convinced that it is the best medicine in the world in every way!
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One way to help was to produce the 3rd annual Mendocino Craft Farmers Auction which was again a huge success.
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This year the MCFA was a silent auction, allowing followers to either come to the event and have a great time while placing their bids or to bid from anywhere in the world. A win-win for everyone, including Ethos Environmental, the 501c3 which was the beneficiary of all proceeds.
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The auction was held at the picturesque Madrones in Anderson Valley, in their lovely new outdoor smoking lounge where simultaneously there was a local cannabis farmers market. It was a wonderful day sitting under the arbor, enjoying great weed and great friends.
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To wrap up this very social month, the heat wave broke and made for a perfect day at Sonoma Hills Farm where about 50 special women from the world of cannabis gathered for the Queen of Hearts celebration.
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Presented by Maya of OM Edibles and Jessica from Feeling Frosty, it was a glorious gathering complimented by lots of dabs and joints and excellent cuisine and so much more.
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We all work hard in this business, and need to remember to take time to chill out with our cannabis compatriots.
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And now it's time to focus on the exciting future, which includes the Emerald Cup on August 17 & 18 in Oakland at the Henry J Kaiser auditorium where we will announce the awards for Best Flower for our twentieth, and final, time.
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Then on to more of the future, and planning for the next Club Swami event in San Francisco on Friday, September 6th. Be sure to get your tickets soon!
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Peace and love to you all,
Swami & Nikki
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Club Swami Virtual Member Meeting
Where: Zoom / Online
When: TODAY! July 31, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm pacific time
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With the power of technology, we can all get together on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm pacific time from anywhere in the world for these interactive hangouts on Zoom!
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From Mendocino to Madrid to Mumbai, and beyond! You can join us for free from anywhere you get an internet connection. So, sit back, spark up, and join Nikki, Swami, our monthly special guest, and all of your fellow Club Swami companions for July’s virtual member meetup!
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Club Swami Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
6:00 pm pacific time
Special Guest: Casey O'Neill of Happy Day Farms
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Casey O’Neill owns and runs HappyDay Farms, a small vegetable and cannabis farm north of Laytonville. He is a long-time cannabis policy advocate and was born and raised in the Bell Springs area.
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HappyDay Farms provides direct access to local, seasonal, farm-fresh produce, allowing the community to reconnect with the local food supply and producer.
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They utilize sustainable practices to grow fresh, high-quality food with a goal to create community through eating right and sharing the wealth of their harvest.
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Meetings are free for Club Swami members and their guests.
A meeting registration link is available in "Swami's Clubhouse" on our site.
Membership is free at swamiselect.com/club-swami
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Swami Salon
An exclusive gathering of
Club Swami members and guests
Where: San Francisco, CA
When: Friday, September 6th @ 7:00pm
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Club Swami members RAVED after the last Swami Salon event so we are back for more on Friday, September 6th at the same cool venue in San Fran! This time we will be joined by the Emerald Triangle’s own Lost Paradise Organics who will have some of their flavorful wares available for you!
Lost Paradise Organics founding owners Josh and Yeins Chestnut are passionate cultivators, carrying a legacy from multigenerational farmers and homesteaders. Their main headquarters in Northern Mendocino County are dedicated to producing only the best craft Cannabis while reinstating a regenerative approach to their land’s sustainability and productivity.
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We will also be bringing back Brian's Psychedelic Wellness display as well as Shelly's Amazing Espresso Bar plus food, gifts, and authentic COMMUNITY building with folks from all walks of life!
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This event is just over a month away and space is limited so please sign up soon. You can find the registration link on our website or just reply to this email and we can get it to you!
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- FREE Membership Worldwide! Tell your friends!
- Exclusive invitations to (12) Virtual Club Swami meetings per year featuring Nikki, Swami, special guests, and YOU!
- Exclusive invitations to multiple Swami Salon in-person soirees per year - the next one is on September 6th, 2024!
- Exclusive invitations to book day trips or even overnight retreats on Nikki and Swami’s sacred land in the heart of the Emerald Triangle in Laytonville, California – ask us about pricing and options
- Year-round 20% discount on all Swami apparel, accessories, and merch
- Being a part of the coolest grassroots community on the planet!
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We wanted to share these fun images produced by our friend Brian Burgess inspired by Swami and Turtle Creek Ranch. Thank you, Brian! Keep creating!
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Regenerative farming and
grassroots community building
are still oh so worth it!
www.SwamiSelect.com
Sun, Moon & Star Grown™
🌞🌙✨💛
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