I live in a valley that Jack London named the Valley of the Moon. On some nights when there is a full moon and I am driving home and I see the moon gracing the valley, it is quite breathtaking and I understand how it got it’s name. Today, I represented my guild at the dedication of the Valley of the Moon Children’s home. It is an architectural delight. The interior is done in wonderful soothing colors and there are skylights everywhere bringing in the wondeful natural light. It is nestled against the mountains next to vineyards and farms. I would point you to their website and photos, but they are behind in getting it up to date. The building has a central community area with chairs and a computer center. There are pods off the central area with bedrooms and restrooms and a laundry area. There is a fabulous kitchen and dining area.

Everyone involved is justifiably proud. It took a coalition of county and private funds to bring this to completion. It is very heartwarming to see folks so proud of doing something for the most vulnerable in our midst. Tommy Smothers and his wife, Marcy, were there – she is on the board of the children’s home.

As you walk in the door, immediately you see the quilt closet. On the lower shelves are art bags donated by an organization.

This sign was posted on the quilt closet. It says: Community members and Quilt Guilds hand make these beautiful quilts that you’ll see through out the facility. Each quilt is made with love and care. Their mission is to make sure that every child thar comes to the Valle of the Moon Children’s Home receives a quilt for comfort.

Quilts on beds:

Quilts on chairs:

And a cow quilt on the wall:

These are not artistic, beautiful quilts in the aesthetic sense, but they are beautiful and wonderful in the emotional sense. I heard many of the invited guests today commenting on the quilts placed lovingly on each bed. There will be tours for special groups (my guild included) this Saturday, and Sunday, it is open for the public to visit. Then on Monday, finally, the kids get to move in.