I am confident that the usual blanket of snow will arrive just a little bit later than expected this year... [so] even if we have springlike conditions in January, we'll find a way to get outside and play. As such, this morning when the weatherman said it would be sunny with … [Read more...] about Conquering Coon Mountain in Winter
Adirondack Coast
Ripples in Essex, NY
I think it is often the case, little Eastern towns, once major players in shaping early history but left in the dust of Manifest Destiny,come round again attaining glorious new heights when some event precipitates a chain-reaction. I-Pads, Phones and technology in general allow … [Read more...] about Ripples in Essex, NY
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Essex Inn
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Essex Inn on the Adirondack Coast, served family style with a whole turkey to carve. Toasty fireplaces, rustic splendor, fabulous food and drinks, family, laughs, special memories... and NO WORRY ABOUT CLEAN UP. When: Thursday, November 24th. Seating … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Dinner at the Essex Inn
Full and By Farm, August 11
We've enjoyed some much needed rain in the last few days. It's refreshing to look out and see dark soil again. We hope it's a little relief to the stressed fields of vegetables and pasture. The second cutting of hay seems oh so far away still, though the dark mornings are … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm, August 11
Full and By Farm, July 28
The buzz of activity around the farm has been intense this week. With 15+ people from 5:30 to 1 every day we've tackled a lot of nagging projects. The fallen barn has nearly disappeared, leaving behind piles of nailed and de-nailed lumber, metal for salvage and recycling and a … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm, July 28