Everdale was founded in the 1965 as a free school, modelled on Summerhill in England.

Everdale was Ruth's high school, and an important factor in her life.

Ruth credits Everdale with empowering her to pursue her passions and interests, and to strive for unity between her work and her ideals.

Everdale only lasted as a free school for about 7 years, and underwent a long hibernation, followed by an exuberant renaissance, starting in 1998.

Today Everdale is a thriving organic farm and learning centre, giving workshops in sustainable farming, bio-diesel, straw bale homes and more. "Home Alive" the house that eats, thinks and breathes, is a model environmental home at Everdale, about 1 hour northwest of Toronto.

Ruth has been on the Everdale board for approx. 10 years. Please visit the Everdale website and donate to support this fabulous environmental leader. And if you want a very inspiring vacation destination, check the site for Everdale activities, and visit this wonderful place.

For more info about Everdale, visit their website www.everdale.org and Facebook Page