This summer, Clare Gardens is delivering an abundance of farm-fresh produce to enhance senior care and culinary programs across our communities. As part of Trinity Senior Services, Clare Gardens plays a vital role in bringing locally grown, nutrient-rich vegetables directly to the dining rooms of our senior living residents—helping them enjoy flavorful, wholesome meals every day.
We also have an exciting update from one of our farmers, Clare Nickel, who shares:
“Clare Gardens and I share a namesake in Saint Clare of Assisi, an Italian saint whose feast day we honored on August 11th. To celebrate, I baked fresh zucchini bread using produce from our own fields—it was the perfect way to enjoy the harvest and reflect on the values of Saint Clare.”
Clare also writes:
Our CSA shares are fuller than ever, brimming with tomatoes, beets, carrots, zucchini, cucumbers, and beans. The high tunnels are flourishing, and our farm team works tirelessly to ensure each harvest meets the highest standards of quality and freshness. This commitment to excellence supports our culinary teams, who transform these fresh ingredients into delicious, health-conscious meals for those we serve.
The tomato plants are producing a record yield this year, and our green beans have become a crowd favorite in both our CSA program and senior dining menus. These fresh vegetables not only taste amazing but also support healthy aging—an essential part of senior care and overall wellness.
We’re already preparing for fall, with winter squash beginning to take shape and cool-weather crops taking root. But for now, summer is still in full swing, and our harvest season is far from over.
This month, we also welcomed special visitors to Clare Gardens! Big shoutout to our friends at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) and Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP, who traded their desks for a day on the farm. From wood chopping to giving Larry the Pig’s shed quite the glow-up, this crew got things done. Their muscle, teamwork, and painting skills helped us keep Clare Gardens growing and glowing—and for that, we are deeply grateful. Volunteer days like these are a big part of how we maintain our farm, and they show just how much our community believes in our mission.
Why Your Support Matters When you visit Clare Gardens, join our CSA program, or make a donation, you’re helping us:
Provide fresh, seasonal produce for senior living communities
Support culinary expertise in senior dining through high-quality, locally sourced ingredients
Promote healthy, sustainable eating for residents, staff, and the wider community
Ways to Get Involved
Visit the farm to see where your food is grown and meet our team
Join the CSA for your own supply of fresh, seasonal produce
Donate to help us continue providing fresh, healthy meals for seniors and our community partners
Clare Gardens is more than a farm—it’s a bridge between sustainable agriculture, exceptional culinary experiences, and compassionate senior care.
Did you know? At Trinity Senior Services, we love using the fresh, organic produce from Clare Gardens—and you’ll find it daily in our both our resident and staff meals.
