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We celebrated the end of 2016 by playing in the snow. We enjoyed the lovely Nordic trails at Morse Farm in Montpelier. Eleanor allowed us to join her as she took in the sights from the comfort of her Chariot…. Continue Reading →

Conditions are not ideal, but today’s temps have hovered around freezing, so Jeremiah has been able to get some more work done on the sugar house.  Eleanor helped out  She continues to have excellent managerial skills, telling the dog what… Continue Reading →

Unlike last winter, when we were desperate for colder weather and snow for winter activities, this year has started off with frequent snowstorms and below zero weather. We had -13 a few mornings ago, and up on the hill we… Continue Reading →

Eleanor is sporting her best hunters orange hat for at least the next two weeks. Although most of the year we see very few random people on our property, deer rifle season is a game changer. Yesterday was opening day;… Continue Reading →

The last few days haven’t been pretty, but this morning we awoke to beautiful sunshine and a little revival of warm temperatures after Mother Nature reminded us that the cold days are acoming.  We’ve been busy preparing for winter on… Continue Reading →

And that means making sure we are buttoned up and ready for winter. We recently obtained a new wood splitter for the tractor which has relieved Jeremiah of the dubious honor of splitting all of our wood…somewhere between 7-10 cord. … Continue Reading →

With a temp of 36 F this morning, it was time for that classic Vermont ritual: the first firing of the wood stove. Luckily, there was no frost last night, so the garden is safe for a while longer, hopefully… Continue Reading →

We’re building a sugar house right now, just starting the structure on top of the slab. Today, the sill plates went on, under the watchful eye of the job foreman, or should I say, fore-baby? As the project continues, we’ll… Continue Reading →

Our pigs are pastured and supplemented with high protein grain. They are incredibly efficient in first mowing and then tilling pasture, all the while fertilizing. Today was new pasture day for everyone. Sometimes we move them to entirely different areas…. Continue Reading →