The Gnome News July 2020

Providing sustainable, accessible, and inclusive travel opportunities around the world for neurodiverse nomads. Follow the journey!
 

The Gnomes hit the road for their first round of Colorado road trips this last month. We explored Fort Collins, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, and Breckenridge with new and returning travelers. To say it was a blast is an understatement. Take a look for yourself by clicking through our short road trip recap videos.
 

Interested in joining a road trip? We welcome new and returning travelers of all abilities ages 16 and up. Our small group road trips take place every Saturday in June, July, & August from 8am-6pm (in-person). Each trip we explore a different destination, move our bodies, create something new, engage with our peers, give-back to our local communities, and celebrate together through staff lead classes. Save your spot today!
 

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! We are looking for incredible humans like YOU to join us on the road for a day of adventure with the best crew around. Interested, or know somebody who would be a great fit? Sign up below!

 

Our first time traveler, Roman, is rocking his Gnomes on the Road t-shirt, created by the ever so talented, Helen! This is a limited edition t-shirt, snag yours while you can!

 

This past month The Traveling Gnomes wrote thoughtful messages to essential workers sending thanks and appreciation during these difficult times. Whether you’re checking in with a teacher, a student, a grandparent, or a coworker, or even sending thanks to a stranger, it’s always a sweet surprise to receive a handwritten postcard in the mail. We have loved watching everybody connect through our postcard pick-me-up initiative.

 

Check out our Gnomes on the Road Spotify playlist if you are looking for some tunes to brighten your day. Each song picked out by different Traveling Gnomes guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

 

This last month, we have taken a step back to listen and to learn. We are making a conscious effort to self-educate, support, and take accountable steps in fighting for real systemic change. This starts with intentional and vulnerable dialogue, historical research and understanding, present-day listening and acknowledgement, and the commitment to habitually do more for racial justice. We are dedicated to supporting, creating a safe space, and amplifying the voices of BIPOC.

We are devoted to working on this today, tomorrow, and always. We now ask YOU to hold us accountable, ensuring that our diversity, equity, and inclusivity efforts are a continuous fight, and not just a moment.

Many thanks,

Jenna Cordesius