Madison Fields (madisonfields. org) in Dickerson, Md., is a fully functional farm that offers an inclu- sive environment where adults and children – many with special needs – can play, learn, and work togeth- er. Among the features of the farm is an Equestrian center that fosters a nurturing and healing partner- ship between horse and rider that benefits children and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, wounded veterans or the local community. For 10 days at the end of October 2017 into early November a group of 15 tile installers who are members of the Tile Geeks Facebook group came together to donate their time and expertise to ren- ovate various areas of the farm – almost 3,000 sq. ft. in all. Justin Kyle, owner of Kyle’s Tile in Ocean View, Del., a Tile Geek administrator and NTCA member, set this plan in motion a year prior. He was inspired while at a training session, working with many fellow setters. “I came to the realization that the same people in our group would travel to conventions and training events at different places in the country,” Kyle said. “We go to classes, drink some beers, walk through the conventions, but never really had a chance to work together. So I came up with the idea of finding a good charity TECHNICAL FEATURE/HELPING HANDS ––––––––––– By Lesley Goddin Tile setters, suppliers donate labor and materials to the Tile Geeks Project Good works and camaraderie enjoyed while renovating Madison Fields in Dickerson, Md. Setting materials for the project, LATICRETE, with buckets from Kate-Lo Distributors. 96 TileLetter | January 2018