7/30/09 Mayfield Colony of Hutterites

We had the pleasure of visiting this group of people who are neighbors of Larry & Janelle. They are some of the most kind and generous folks we have ever met. They have a very efficient existence which includes farming most of their meat and vegetables, living as a community, sharing common meals. The group is very self-sufficient. We asked to take their pictures and found that most were truly bashful, but they agreed if we would get some California avocados to them.

The boys eat on one side of the room. . . .

. . . and the girls on the other.

A few of the ladies who cook for about 100 colony members. They trade jobs weekly with others.

We were treated to an a cappella seranade.

Bashful Grace

Matthew with a couple of women picking yellow beans.

One of many, many boxes picked.

Melissa and her Grandma, Elizabeth, showing off Grandma's crafting room.

Checking out Elizabeth's blanket making skills. . . beautiful work.

Triplex housing. . . Elizabeth and two sons, plus their families, live in this building.

Elizabeth, enjoying having company in her living room.