In 2021 the Shared Stewardship entered a new flax cultivation season with a community of thirty Linen Stewards; some with experience from the previous season, as well as new members joining the collective exploration. Based on an orientation of the group’s needs and wishes, the Linen Stewards decided to return to Ekoboerderij de Lingehof to cultivate three contemporary flax varieties from Van de Bilt zaden en vlas bv, Felice, Christine and Nathalie, alongside smaller beds of heritage varieties from Fries Werkverband, Friese Witbloeivlas, Fries Paarsbloeivlas and Natasja. The Linen Stewards followed the biodynamic principles practised at the farm, and during the season shared rituals of their own, including song.












