Author name: Debbie Goforth

Passing of PSF Co-Founder

     Patterson’s Loss, but Heaven’s Gain March 12 of this year, brought loss and grief to the Patterson School Alumni and the Foundation.  Patterson School Foundation (PSF) Co-founder, Betty A. Patterson Medlin, left behind the cares and woes of this world for the joys of Heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ. “Aunt Betty,” was …

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The Embers at Larkin, Oct. 26th

Patterson School proudly presents:

Come dance with us!!
What: Fundraiser for Patterson School Foundation Incubator Farm Program
Where: Larkin Golf Clubhouse (Exit 45 off of I-77)
175 Clubhouse Drive
Statesville, NC
When: October 26, 2019
Time: Doors open at 6:00, band plays from 6:30 to 10:00
Cost: $25 presale, $30 at the door
Contact: 864-621-1770

Food and drinks available!

PSF Sponsors Visiting Author

Georgann Eubanks The Month of Their Ripening Telling the stories of twelve North Carolina heritage foods, each matched to the month of its peak readiness for eating, Georgann Eubanks takes readers on a flavorful journey across the state. She begins in January with the most ephemeral of southern ingredients—snow—to witness Tar Heels making snow cream. …

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Patterson School Foundation hires new Farm and Cultural Resources Manager!

  William Ritter is a dedicated farmer, fiddler, and seed-saver from Bakersville, North Carolina. He feels deeply called to the work of rural community development and to the continuation of traditional folkways such as ballad singing, storytelling, and traditional dance. William holds a masters degree in Appalachian studies from Appalachian State University, as well as a bachelor’s degree …

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Mushroom Foraging Workshop

The Mushroom Foraging Workshop planned for tomorrow, Saturday, Sept 15th from noon to 4 pm, will go on as planned. The weather forecast for Patterson calls for occasional rain and wind at 10 to 20 mph for the afternoon. The instructor, Ken Crouse, will bring mushrooms from his foraging this evening and will have an …

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Hurricane Florence Evacuees

For Hurricane Florence evacuees:  We have rooms available in Wiese Hall Dormitory. There are two beds in each room for $50 per night, WITHOUT LINENS, and $60 WITH LINENS. The historic Patterson School Campus is located on Hwy 268, just off Hwy 321 near the halfway mark between Boone & Hickory. Our physical address for …

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Michelle Dineen

Exciting things are happening at Patterson School Foundation! Please join us in welcoming Michelle Dineen to our staff as Program Director! Michelle is passionate about strengthening community connections between people and the land as well as supporting career choices that honor human and environmental health and wellness. She holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy …

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