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Quarry Hill Creative Center in Rochester, VT, founded 1946 by Barbara and Irving Fiske, is Vermont's oldest alternative community and at one time was probably also its largest. In the 60s -80s, as many as 90 people lived here.
It was and is visited each year, often in summer (but in every season, really) by visitors from all over the world.
We welcome interesting and creative people who are peaceful, bring no weapons, don't believe in hitting children or killing animals, and enjoy the beauty of Vermont and of themselves.

Most of us do not adhere to any particular dogma or religion, though many do find Eastern philosophy closest to our own thought (some of us are also members of the Quakers/Society of Friends).
We value the individual, particularly people who are energetic and have a sense of humor.
Visitors are welcome-- and prospective residents, too. There are some places for rent, others for sale. If interested, get in touch!
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"The symbol is the enemy of the reality, and the reality is ever one's true guide, true friend, true companion, and true self." Irving Fiske, 1908-1990

Friday, October 5, 2018

On September 9, 2018, Andrew D.F. McFarlin married his fianceé, Alice Lin, on Mt. Philo, Charlotte, Vermont. It was the 99th anniversary of the birth of Barbara Hall Fiske Calhoun, Andrew's grandmother.  Alice looked lovely in her white dress with tulle skirt, red sash and red lacings up the back.
The ceremony was brief and simple but very moving, conducted by Judge Nancy Waples-- both in Cantonese and in English.
Present were Andrew's parents and siblings, his brother in law Brem Hyde and cousin Eva Isabel Us, Alice's parents and sister Jean Lin, and members of the extended family on both sides. No more than thirty people were present at the express wish of the bride and groom.
Their beagle, Sandor, acted as Best Dog and had a place on the wedding cake with Alice and Andrew.
The cake was baked by Alice and was delicious!
Andrew is a Chittenden County, VT. deputy prosecutor, and Alice works in the same office as an administrative assistant to  Victim's Advocates.. Sandor occasionally checks in.

I will add a few details here as I gather them. A2, as they are known to family and friends, have not wanted many announcements, but I could not let the occasion go by without noting it in the Quarry Hill blog.

The bride and groom, radiant with happiness, went off to a honeymoon in Italy for a week, while Sandor stayed with us at Quarry Hill.

Photo by Isabella F. McFarlin, November, 2016. Alice and Andrew had just become engaged.

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