A Happy Surprise
Farming has so many surprises. While we’ve had our share of unpleasant ones, there have been many that still make us smile. This is one...
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Sherry Clark
Oct 30, 20232 min read
A Family Business
Those of us who have small family businesses can tell you that working together with people we love and know so well is a journey filled...
Sherry Clark
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Daphne
Of all the animals on our farm, Daphne has been here the longest. She came on January 1, 2020, to be a companion for Ruth, the other...
Sherry Clark
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Fun on the Farm
Last Saturday we tried something new on the farm: we hosted a morning of yoga and coffee. The people, the weather and our animals...
Sherry Clark
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Deep Breaths on the Farm
Life is all about change. It’s never stagnant. If you’re a control freak like me, that’s not exactly reassuring. And, if like me, you’re...
Sherry Clark
Oct 3, 20232 min read
My People
I’ve written many times about the support Houston and I have felt from our community for our small, family owned business. I hope I never...
Sherry Clark
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Accidental Glamping
Glamping was never in our business model. Houston and I didn’t even know what the word meant until five years ago. We had envisioned -...
Sherry Clark
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Healthy Soil
My husband Houston loves talking about dirt. And why not? As a newbie farmer he’s learned a lot about it since we bought our property. A...
Sherry Clark
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Looking Up
Last week I was walking across our venue area with two of our dogs early in the morning when it was still dark. I was so focused on...
Sherry Clark
Aug 15, 20232 min read
The Joys of Eating Outdoors
One of my all-time favorite outdoor meals took place while skiing in Norway. It was on a winter retreat my junior year in high school, a...
Sherry Clark
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Roe, Samson’s Best Friend
When our son McClendon (Mac) and daughter-in-law Yessika moved here in March, 2022, our farm not only gained two new human residents, but...
Sherry Clark
Jul 24, 20232 min read
A Time to Retreat
I’ve been thinking about retreating lately. I’m not talking about waving the white flag of surrender. I mean getting away - taking time...
Sherry Clark
Jul 17, 20232 min read
As We Grow
If there’s anything we’ve learned at our farm the past several years it’s that there comes a point at which Houston and I simply cannot...
Sherry Clark
Jul 6, 20232 min read
A Lesson in Hospitality
I think one of the best character traits of a writer is being curious. It’s curiosity that gives us the impetus to ask questions and wait...
Sherry Clark
Jun 26, 20232 min read
What Sticks - Take Two
It all started with a pot of spaghetti in the early 1980’s. My husband Houston and I were dating and he was making dinner for me in his...
Sherry Clark
Jun 18, 20232 min read
Humility
Humility is a funny thing. It’s not something anyone volunteers to experience, yet it’s vital to becoming a better human. The process of...
Sherry Clark
Jun 18, 20232 min read
Coexisting on the farm
I just want everyone to get along. I’ve always been a conflict avoider, figuring others will work things out amongst themselves, but this...
Sherry Clark
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Home
What comes to mind when someone says the word “home”? For me it’s a blending of the physical space, those who live within, and the...
Sherry Clark
May 21, 20232 min read
The Eyes of a Child
My husband Houston’s favorite part of his job is leading farm tours. Almost every weekend he has one or two groups of overnight guests...
Sherry Clark
May 15, 20232 min read
The Power of Words
Our words have great power. They can encourage or discourage; build up or tear down; bring joy or heartache and give life or death. The...
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