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Whenever I run into someone I haven’t seen in awhile, they invariably ask “How’s it going on the farm?” In case you’re wondering as well,...

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...

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...

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...

Last Saturday we tried something new on the farm: we hosted a morning of yoga and coffee. The people, the weather and our animals...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I’ve been thinking about retreating lately. I’m not talking about waving the white flag of surrender. I mean getting away - taking time...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I just want everyone to get along. I’ve always been a conflict avoider, figuring others will work things out amongst themselves, but this...

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...

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...