Kristine Stallman is founder, editor, and designer of the Sunrise Trail magazine. Kristine was born and raised in Ontario and moved to Nova Scotia in 2019 with her family. They now call River John their home and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Kristine also owns Pink Lemonade Creative Media which helps other small businesses with their marketing and advertising needs.

Marshall Feit is the executive director of the Marigold Cultural Centre in Truro. He is also a member of the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council, a board member for Debut Atlantic, and a founder of Folly House Press. He lives in Central New Annan with his family.

Ashley Crouse is a self taught food alchemist also training to be a certified herbalist while running Moth + Moon Farm with her husband just outside the village of Tatamagouche. The farm fuels their food truck, The Fermentary, serving locally sourced soup & sandwiches. Their foods feature delicious fermented elements, like miso and kimchi, all made in house. They also run the Tata Farmers’ Market together, which heavily inspired their business. Ashley strives to create a locally sourced menu that’s accessible to everyone and is passionate about using regenerative agricultural practices to grow her ingredients.

Artist, dreamer and small business owner of Wallace River Revival, a home decor store. Kellie MacMillan also holds a Sommelier certification and will be celebrating 20 years in the Food & Beverage industry in 2023. Join her in her home studio for wine tasting classes.

Denise Davies is a travel writer, photographer, videographer and internet consultant living in Antigonish. She enjoys exploring and sharing the beauty of Nova Scotia.

Jackie feels there’s always a story to share and a cause to support. That’s how she’s spent her working life as a journalist and community volunteer. She began her three-plus decade career in journalism in 1988 and during that time, was privileged to be welcomed into many Pictou County homes to share a cup of tea and have a conversation. She’s met many wonderful people through the course of her career.

Throughout her life Jackie, has been privileged to have served on many boards of local non-profits and has enjoyed volunteering for other organizations such as the deCoste Performing Arts Centre. Retired since 2021, she now occupies her time writing, volunteering and spending time with her husband Mike, family and friends.

Theresa is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Counselling Therapist. She is also a Play Therapy Supervisor, professor and author.

Theresa has a counselling practice with four locations including Tatamagouche.
Her team works with all family members . You can contact her by emailing [email protected]

Jennifer has loved gardens and the natural world since she was a child. Her own garden in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, has brought her immeasurable joy over the years. Jennifer recently completed the Master Gardener program at Dalhousie University, where she learned so much and recognized clearly that the learning never stops. When not in her garden, Jennifer trains in Shotokan Karate and also enjoys skiing, yoga and playing in the kitchen.

Elizabeth’s interest in gardening began during her childhood in Wales. Her professional life was spent in academia when she had little time for practical gardening, but she did read voraciously on the subject and took many courses from the Royal Horticultural Society. When she moved to a heritage property with four acres in Tatamagouche, she was able to apply the knowledge she had gathered over the years. In her non-gardening life, she directs the Tatamagouche Chamber Ensemble music group and holds piano recitals in her home.