When we first opened our doors in 2016, we had only a handful of youth employees. Some of them are still around even 5 years later! We talked to one of our original crew, Cierra Riggleman-Bonilla, about what she’s been up to lately and how working at the...
We all enjoy a good story. We have favorites we love to hear and those we tell over and over. Whether a child or a parent, an iconic vision of a good childhood includes being tucked into bed and lulled to sleep with a good story. Not a day goes by when we don’t engage...
There is a famous Chinese proverb: If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody else. The Youth Advancement Department at Wardensville Garden Market is...
Shefa Nola Benoit understands the importance of caring, supportive adults committed to providing a safe space so young people can thrive. She’s been a youth development professional for nearly three decades and has reimagined our Wardensville Garden Market...
About Us
Wardensville Garden Market is a nonprofit social enterprise on a mission to create opportunities for Appalachian youth, so they grow to reach their greatest potential.
