Boom & Whoa! The Making of a Community within a Community shares the heartwarming story of Middlebury’s own Yellow House Community (YHC). Founded in 2019 by two visionary Vermont families, YHC serves as a beacon of hope and opportunity for adults with disabilities. Through intimate portrayals of YHC residents (“Friends”), the film unveils the profound impact of Yellow House on their lives. This thought-provoking short film challenges societal norms and reveals the transformative power of interdependence.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is much more than just a garden. It is deeply engaged in environmental stewardship, conservation, and sustainability. The gardens strive to facilitate meaningful conversations and connections through the story of the giant trolls and their ten secret seeds.

The maple sugaring roots run deep at The Gateway Farm in Bristol, Vermont. Abby and Trent Roleau continue the Roleau family tradition of maple sugaring after starting their farm and sugaring operation from scratch in 2014. The husband and wife duo pursue their dreams of diversified farming while raising four young children, teaching them the values and urgencies that come with a family farming lifestyle. To the Roleau's, maple sugaring and family go hand in hand. If you ask Trent, he’ll say “maple is in our blood”. And I believe him.