tion for decades. Grace’s quest


for knowledge and passion for shar- ing what she was learning qualifi ed her to be a very eff ective teacher on many aspects of personal and planetary health. She began leading Weed Walks on the Sonnewald property in the 1970s, and continued to do so for more than 40 years. T is tradition inspired and educated thousands of people about nature’s nutritional and medicinal bounty. She enthusiastically shared her knowledge with the community through demonstra- tions, workshops, lectures and appearances on several local television shows. T e Lefevers’ boots-on-the-ground


is a testament to what can be accomplished by people who truly believe they can change the world.” Decades of


Sonnewald Farm, circa 1957


commitment and perseverance can create long-reach- ing ripples of


impact. Organic food went from unknown, to fringe, to mainstream and now is a prerequisite for many. In some sense, the term has become so commercially valuable that it’s been co-opted by Big Ag, and now regenerative is the new organic. Sonnewald has been growing deep


activism is a legacy that continues to- day with their daughter, Willa Lefever, and her husband, Bill Kaiser. “T ere are diff erent ways of doing things,” explains Willa. “My parents truly believed good health comes from the farm, not the pharmacy, which continues to be our motto today. T eir pioneering spirit


roots in the community since 1945, inspir- ing others to join them in the pursuit of peace, justice and a better way of life for all. Leading by loving example, sharing nature’s knowledge, embracing hope and impacting lives with purpose; that’s the Sonnewald way.


Sonnewald Natural Foods is located at 4796 Lehman Rd., in Spring Grove. For more information, call 717-225-3825 or visit Sonnewald.org. See ad, back cover.


For the next five months, we will be featuring Sonnewald’s evolution into a multifaceted ecosystem in our Online Exclusive section. Readers can discover how a 75-year-old homestead, in Spring Grove became a regenerative living destination for our community and beyond.


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