by Andi | Feb 23, 2014 | chickens, Garden, Lodge
I keep trying to write something beautiful and poetic today, something that translates the melted snow into the hope of spring, but the truth is that this week has been a hard one on the farm for me. Reality – namely financial reality – has smacked me... by Andi | Feb 2, 2014 | animals, Garden, Music, Workshops
This morning, I feel a bubble of energy, excitement, enthusiasm growing just behind my ribcage as I think about all the amazing people who have and will come to share their art at the farm. John Francis graced us with the gift of his music at our wedding. Joy Ike and... by Andi | Oct 22, 2013 | chickens, Garden, Goats, Meander
Of late, Meander has taken to charging up and down the stairs like her tail’s on fire. She races down from her perch on the bed upstairs and nearly bangs the storm door in my office down. I let her out – she patrols – and then back in and upstairs... by Andi | Oct 14, 2013 | Garden, Meander
I’m sitting here on our front porch with the white swing that was Philip’s grandmother’s swaying gentle below me. The air is chilled, now that the sun has tucked itself over the mountain behind me. I’m wearing my favorite fall outfit –... by Andi | Oct 7, 2013 | animals, Garden, Meander, Wedding
Philip and I had an amazing honeymoon – very restful, very fun. But because we are who we are, we also began planning our next steps on the farm, even as we recovered from all the wedding-related projects. So here’s what’s coming up. A Meander...