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      Marcia Wiss Scarr on August 26, 2010

      Congratulations! I can't wait to see the final product. You have a lot of hard work ahead. Marcia Scarr

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      Darren Williams on August 16, 2010

      This is awesome... so glad you've hit your goal. Laura and I are looking forward to the book.

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      Colleen Jasinski on August 15, 2010

      Congratulations Tesha and Matthew! What wonderful success!! I wish you both much love in completing this project (and look forward to the yummy recipes!) Hugs to you both!

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      Tracy Antol on August 13, 2010

      Congratulations on making your goal and beyond! I am so proud of you guys and can't wait to experience a Good Commons weekend of my own!
      oxoxo - Tracy

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      Barbara Wexler on August 13, 2010

      Great work from the both of you. L ooking forward to seeing the finished product.

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      Joanna Tanger on August 12, 2010

      Yay!!! I'm so excited that it's worked out for you guys! Happy cooking and writing, and see you tomorrow! :)

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      Kristen Siebecker on August 12, 2010

      Hooray!!!
      So proud of you!

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      Amy McCartney on August 12, 2010

      YAY!!!
      You made it!!! So excited for you!!!!

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 15, 2010.

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An Uncommonly Good original thank-you ditty sung by Tesha. Plus a special thank-you and acknowledgement as a "Good Commoner" in published book.

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A surprise "Best of Vermont" gift . A big hunk of cheese, pure maple syrup, handmade soaps – who knows what Green Mountain surprise will end up at your doorstep! But you know it will be "good". Plus thank-you ditty and acknowledgement in published book.

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Your very own signed copy (by Tesha and Matthew) hot off the press, plus thank-you ditty and acknowledgement in published book.

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A recipe created especially for you by chef Matthew (may or may not appear in final publication). Plus signed copy, thank-you ditty and acknowledgement in published book.

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(NYC area only) A "be Good" experience with one of our favorite co-hosts from past retreats. You'll be able to choose from such decadence as massage therapy, Access Reconnection healing session, knife skills class with trained chef, personal life coach consultation, private sommelier for an evening, or a personal Alexander Technique class. Plus signed copy, thank-you ditty and acknowledgement in published book.

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(NYC area only) A guided NYC food crawl with Tesha and Matthew for 2 guests. Plus 2 signed copies, thank-you ditty and acknowledgement in published book.

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A reserved space on one of Good Commons' upcoming retreats. Plus 2 signed copies, thank-you ditty and acknowledgement in published book.

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Dinner for four, prepared and presented in your home by chef Matthew and Tesha (available in NY, NJ, CT, MA, NH or VT). Plus 4 signed copies, live performance of Tesha's thank-you ditty and acknowledgement in published book.

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Good Commons is a boutique retreat center nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont, providing a space to rest, retreat & revitalize. We offer unique getaways that bring together culinary experts, health and wellness professionals, artisans and more to create experiences that are "uncommonly good".

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