The Land of Peace Project ties the community of Carbondale and to the Land of Peace Art Village in the Volta Region of Ghana, exchanging resources, artistic development, cultural bridges and intrinsic joy while also addressing environmental challenges between both places. “We are creating a cultural exchange where we can support each other in meaningful […]
Rochelle Norwood
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More than just a general store…
The Redstone General Store is entering its third year under the ownership and management of Oriana Bier-Moebius and Rochelle Norwood. Their vision from the beginning has been to re-store that space as a community hub after its closure in 2020. The store has a notable focus on health and quality. “We’re invested in ideals,” said […]
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Village of Peace, dances for water
For 17 years, Rochelle Norwood has nurtured a parallel life in Ghana. She first discovered the Africana Dance Ensemble while studying abroad. Captivated by the energy of traditional African drumming and dance, she regularly introduced other foreign students at the University of Ghana to the troupe. Together they danced, drummed and made other art, beading […]
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Re-storing Redstone charm — it's a family affair
A regretful thing happened in March 2020. After roughly 70 years of serving up provisions, the Redstone General Store temporarily went dark. Thankfully, it wasn’t long before a partnership between Oriana Bier-Moebius, who was raised in the Crystal Valley, and manager Rochelle Norwood set out to re-store the magic. Far more than just a store, […]