To whom it may concern:

The Village Free School is pleased to submit this letter of support for Try/on Life Community (TLC) Farm's proposal to acquire the 6.9 acre property at 11640 SW Boones Ferry Rd. and preserve it in perpetuity for permaculture farming, watershed restoration, affordable housing, experiential education, and sustainable urban living.

We are in the process of making the final preparations to starting our school in 2005. The Village Free School is based on the principles of free choice, community, democracy, accessibility and sustainability. As such we are committed to providing our students with access to a large variety of learning environments. TLC Farm is a unique opportunity for our students to experience farming and forest as well as sustainable living within the city limits. We intend to have field trips to the farm be a regular part of our school experience.

Currently, TLC Farm is threatened to be displaced by a housing development. Together, we can begin to turn the tide towards a truly livable future.

Sincerely,