The Home Root

05/15/2023

A whole hearted THANK YOU from our team to you.

To those who came to support us, reached out for more information, stopped by just to say hello, shared a me with us, hosted our event, and contributed in many ways, THANK YOU!

We are so deeply appreciative of you ♥️

Please stop by our webpage to sign up for our monthly updates. We have many classes in the works, and want to ensure we reach you!

A 501c3 community based organization supporting women and families in growth, development, and networking within our community.

05/13/2023

Raffle Items:

1/2 lb fresh roasted coffee from Upper Valley Coffee Roasters

T-Shirt from The Home Root and a 6 month membership, all classes we offer for the remainder of the year will be FREE to the winner!

A gift basket from All Jammed Up!

And a BEAUTIFUL floral arrangement from Farmhouse Flower Company!!!

05/13/2023

Meat is ready!
Smokey D’s
Old Scott Barn
Echo Ridge Design
Darling Farm
U-Neek Boutique LLC

05/13/2023

Shopping for Mom?!

Stop by the Old Scott Barn and grab some high quality gifts, close to home!

05/13/2023

It’s almost time and the whole gang is here at The Old Scott Barn!

Smokey D’s just rolled in and is smoking up some fresh meat, macaroni and cheese, and a fresh tossed salad!

Echo Ridge Design is set up for your Mother’s Day photos. As well as some small gifts.

U-Neek Boutique LLC is here with lots of great gifts, including VT maple syrup!

And Darling Farm is here with lots of baked goods, bottled sodas, and lots of other goodies!

05/13/2023

It’s time, to get EXCITED!

Tomorrow is the start of our very first fundraiser and also Mother’s Day weekend. A very important celebration for our organization and the people we support 🤍

The Old Scott Barn has allowed me to invite a few vendors to set up and sell some goods as well! So bring your family/friends, grab some cash, and swing by!

Smokey D’s will be serving dinner 3-8pm tomorrow night and breakfast 9am-12pm on Sunday!

Mini photo sessions available by Echo Ridge Design!!!

Novelty gifts, VT maple syrup, and personal care packs by U-Neek Boutique LLC!!!

Homemade baked goods and MORE from the Darling Farm!!!

Stop by and check it out. It’s going to be a great day for shopping, food, and hanging out!

05/10/2023

So, what are you up to now?!

I got so caught up in the planning of our first fundraising event, and hitting the ground running with this project, I totally forgot to introduce myself, and my mission here at this organization.

I’m Nicky (Fandino) Zambon, the proud Momma of one sweet, loving, crazy, little bundle of fire, Aiden! We are usually seen around town together, you can usually hear us before you see us, and we go as quickly as we come, leaving a trail of dust behind. I have not had the opportunity to stop running alongside this boy for the last 5 years, which has brought me on a serious roller coaster ride through life, to this place. The place (and time) where I find peace, solitude, growth, and pride; and provide others space to do the same.

I’m the Founder and Executive Director of this organization, The Home Root. An organization that will bring together families and communities to learn, grow, and build together!

This weekend I am hosting our very first Mother’s Day (Dinner) Fundraiser and Mother’s Day (Breakfast) Fundraiser. It was brought to my attention the WHY had been missed in all of my excitement of what’s to come. This nonprofit, to date has been funded 100% out of pocket, and now it’s time to grow and start offering some programs within our local community, but I can’t do this without a solid foundation of funding.

Martin at the Old Scott Barn and Scott from Smokey D’s have joined forces with me and took this leap of faith that our community will come together and support me in building this organization from the ground up, to be the backbone of what I have always called MY HOME, but is more widely known as the “Blue Mountain School District”.

As a BMU Alumni, now a parent and volunteer in the community, I have high hopes for what we can achieve together. Come by this weekend, say hello, learn what we are about, sign up for some of our upcoming events, throw some ideas my way. I look forward to seeing you all there.

Please reach out with any questions, concerns, ideas, or business sponsorship recommendations!

I thank you, from the bottom of my heart 💜

05/09/2023

Real talk, with The Home Root for the month of May!

Check it out below, and don’t forget to subscribe to our monthly updates 🤍

Real talk time, with The Home Root. Welcome to our first blog here at The Home Root! Today, we're going to talk about mental health awareness, the importance of a strong support system, and how our community can come together to build positive reinforcements. If you've found us, it's because you are...

05/08/2023

⚠️ Don’t walk, RUN ⚠️

To reserve a spot at this weekends Mother’s Day Celebration FUNDRAISER.

*** If you own a business and would like to sponsor us at a year long level please send me an email at thehomeroot@gmail.com.

Business donations come with complimentary event tickets!!!!

Please bare with us as we work through the kinks, and extra content!

05/04/2023

Our Mother’s Day Weekend event just got a whole lot sweeter!

Check out these awesome new tables and chairs that Martin at the Scott Barn just got in 😍

Don’t forget to check out our website this weekend to reserve your lunch/dinner or breakfast spot for your special Mothers Day outing, prepared by the one and only Smokey D’s 😁🙌🏠

05/03/2023

Last, but certainly not least, our Board President, Jessica Lynne Darling!

Jess is a resident of the Ryegate and Groton communities, as well as a graduate of Blue Mountain School. Jess earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Fisher College in 2012 and later earned her Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from Southern New Hampshire University in 2017. She currently holds the position of Senior Financial Partner with Affiliated Distribution at National Life Group, where she has worked for nearly twelve years.

Jess is a remarkably driven, powerhouse, role model woman, making her our top choice as Board President. Jess is an outdoor enthusiast who spends lots of time exploring the many hiking trails of the Northeast.

Please join me in welcoming Jess, to our team here at The Home Root 🤍

05/02/2023

Up next, our Board Secretary, Carrie Daniels Bogie!

Carrie is a born and raised resident of Groton, VT. She is also a Blue Mountain graduate, Class of 2004 where she has since returned as a Teacher of the Pre-k program for over ten years now. Carrie earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Plymouth State University in 2008, and went on to receive her Master’s Degree from Champlain College in 2013. She has previously served on the board for Little Rivers Healthcare, and is currently a volunteer for New England Donor Services. Spreading the importance of organ donation since her late husband Nick Bogie became an organ donor in 2011, after his passing. With extensive ties to our community, background serving on boards, and experience with grant writing, Carrie was a clear choice as our secretary.

Many of Carrie’s hobbies and passions involve raising her three spirited children (Brayden, Brynn, and Brennan), to be involved in the BMU district, sports, and community.

Please join me in welcoming Carrie (and her family) to The Home Root Family 🤍

05/01/2023

First up, our Board Treasurer, Harley Oliver!

Harley is from our home town of Groton VT, where most of her family and many friends also reside. She’s a Blue Mountain graduate, class of 2013, where she has since returned as the Assistant Middle School Softball Coach. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business from Lyndon State College in 2017. And went on to Graduate School at Southern New Hampshire University where she earned her Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership in 2023. Harley has worked at the State of Vermont, Agency of Transportation for nearly 4 years, where she continues to develop her skillset in finance, making her our obvious choice for the treasurer position.

More recently, Harley and her family purchased their first home in West Groton where she and her husband will raise their fierce little girl in the Blue Mountain District as well!

Please join me in welcoming Harley (and her beautiful daughter, Hazel) to our team at The Home Root 🤍

05/01/2023

This week, while I work on launching our website, I will start introducing you to our volunteer board of directors!

Check back soon for our web link, and board introductions.

04/30/2023

The Home Root is gearing up for our very FIRST fundraiser, celebrating none other than our very own Mommas!!!

Mark your calendars for pre Mother’s Day lunch/dinner on Saturday May 13th, and Mother’s Day Breakfast May 14th, at the Old Scott Barn.

Food provided by the best food truck around, Smokey D’s!!! (Menu to be announced SOON)

Tickets will go on sale this week, and will be available until sold out, SO GET THEM WHILE THEY LAST.

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