by Carrie Peterson | Apr 6, 2023 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories, Store
What began as a simple homestead and pastor’s retreat in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, run by Ruth Pepler and her daughter Grace and supported by her husband Thomas, has grown into a unique farm stay business. Ruth’s deep dedication to her family and passion for...
by Carrie Peterson | Mar 30, 2023 | Classes, Farmer Stories
Living in close relationship with plants has been characteristic of Klaus Lotz’ life from the beginning. Alongside his family of three generations, he has created PermaDynamics, a farm in New Zealand that practices and teaches syntropic agroforestry, biodynamics, and...
by Carrie Peterson | Mar 23, 2023 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories
Beth Matheson and Mike Reed grew up on either side of the Ruahine Range on the North Island of New Zealand. They found each other 14 years ago and, united by a love for helicopters and nature, have been life and business partners ever since. In addition to running an...
by Carrie Peterson | Mar 14, 2023 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories, Store
Brandi Graves and Robert Young are a vibrant Texan couple responsible for the biodynamic agriculture at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, Texas. I enjoyed following their path into farming, learning about biodynamic farming, and how starting farming during the pandemic...
by Carrie Peterson | Feb 9, 2023 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories
Jeff Lyons took a break from overseeing a fencing project and training new staff one spring morning to chat with me about his adventure farm camp: Lakewood Lodge. Lakewood Lodge was founded 26 years ago on the north island of New Zealand by Jeff’s mother, Christine....
by Carrie Peterson | Feb 2, 2023 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories
Talia and Dave Hammond are the owners of Jean Marie’s Garden, a serene 12.5 acres on top of a mountain in the northern hills of the Columbia River Gorge. Talia shared with me the ups and downs of her experience over seven years of farming. Talia was born and raised in...
