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A seasonal shift is coming to Meristem Café!Beginning week, our menu will make way for cozy autumn flavors inspired by t...
10/06/2026

A seasonal shift is coming to Meristem Café!

Beginning week, our menu will make way for cozy autumn flavors inspired by the harvest from our on-campus garden. That means this week is your final opportunity to enjoy summer staples like Chef Caroline's summer salad, Chef Sean's chilled gazpacho, and our light seasonal sides.

The café serves as an instructional setting where student interns build practical culinary, hospitality, and customer service skills. Adapting to seasonal ingredients is an important part of that hands-on learning, and our student culinary team is currently in the kitchen testing new fall recipes.

We will share the full autumn menu soon. In the meantime, come enjoy the final days of summer lunch with us. Everything we serve is 100% gluten-free, dairy-free, and sweetened only with natural sugars.

Meristem Café is open Wednesday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. We appreciate reservations 24 hours in advance at [email protected] or (916) 768-6390.

When something feels hard, it is easy to think we need to push harder.But sometimes the better place to start is smaller...
10/05/2026

When something feels hard, it is easy to think we need to push harder.

But sometimes the better place to start is smaller.

In this week’s Anatomy of Growth, Erin talks about resistance: what it looks like, how much is helpful, and why it matters to pay attention to the person and the moment.

A small win can build the confidence needed for the next step. And sometimes a pause is more helpful than pressure.

Where could a smaller first step help you this week?

Watch the new episode here: https://youtu.be/-lILy9_fAaE?si=JAyfNCz1TgzHLFlM

Come see Meristem Woodcraft at Maker Faire Rocklin this Saturday.Our Woodcraft class will have a booth at Sierra College...
09/30/2026

Come see Meristem Woodcraft at Maker Faire Rocklin this Saturday.

Our Woodcraft class will have a booth at Sierra College with live demonstrations of chopping block work, shaving horses, and a spring pole lathe.

Join us on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore the event, meet our Woodcraft class, and see traditional tools at work.

Learn more about the event: https://rocklin.makerfaire.com/

Meristem Cafe has been nominated for Best Burger in Town in the Best of Carmichael awards.If you have enjoyed a burger, ...
09/29/2026

Meristem Cafe has been nominated for Best Burger in Town in the Best of Carmichael awards.

If you have enjoyed a burger, a meal, or a visit with us, we would be grateful for your vote.

Your support means a great deal to our cafe team and the young adults who learn and work here.

Lunch served Wed thru Fri: 11:30 to 2.

Vote for Meristem under Best Burger in Town: https://www.bestofcarmichael.com/category/15330/best-burger-in-town

Thank you to our Bronze and In-Kind Sponsors.We are grateful to the businesses, organizations, families, and individuals...
09/28/2026

Thank you to our Bronze and In-Kind Sponsors.

We are grateful to the businesses, organizations, families, and individuals who supported Awaken the Possible.

Your generosity helped bring our community together to celebrate Meristem students and the possibilities that grow through individualized education, connection, and opportunity.

Thank you for standing with Meristem.

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors.We are deeply grateful to the businesses, organizations, and individual supporters who ...
09/24/2026

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors.

We are deeply grateful to the businesses, organizations, and individual supporters who helped make Awaken the Possible possible:

Atlas Disposal, Transtech, GVR, The Niello Company, IBEW Local 180, NUHW, Boutin Jones, Laborers Local 185, SMUD, Weintraub Tobin, Taylor, Wiley & Keasling, RCA Community Fund at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Parker Development Company, Winston and Becky Hickox, Rick Parrott, and Roger Gilbert and Lulu Wong.

Thank you for standing with Meristem students, families, and our community.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors for helping make Awaken the Possible possible.We are grateful for the generosity of El Do...
09/23/2026

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors for helping make Awaken the Possible possible.

We are grateful for the generosity of El Dorado Hills Town Center, Delta Print Group, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 447, California Fire Foundation, Golden 1 Credit Union, River City Bank, UFCW 8 Golden State, Phil and Julie Angelides, Sheri Trask and Caroline Breeding, Tina Thomas and Bill Abbott, Armrod Charitable Foundation, and The Geary Family.

Thank you for standing with Meristem students, families, and educators. Your support helps make meaningful learning, connection, and opportunity possible.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors for helping make Awaken the Possible possible.We are deeply grateful to PG&E, The Tim...
09/22/2026

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors for helping make Awaken the Possible possible.

We are deeply grateful to PG&E, The Timmons Foundation, and an anonymous Platinum sponsor for their generous support.

Their partnership helped make this meaningful evening possible and reflects a shared belief in Meristem students and their futures.

Thank you for investing in possibility.

09/21/2026

Awaken the Possible was a beautiful reminder of what a caring community can make possible.
A heartfelt thank you to Phil and Julie Angelides for the leadership, generosity, and energy they brought to this year’s event.

Their support helped create an evening centered on Meristem students, their families, and the many possibilities that can emerge through education, experience, connection, and encouragement.

This impact video was shared with guests at Awaken the Possible. We are proud to share it with our broader community now.

Thank you, Phil and Julie, for believing in Meristem and for helping make this special evening possible.

09/21/2026

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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