Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm offers birth –2nd grade education based on the Waldorf philosophy on a working farm in Essex, NY. Fall Newsletter: Jumping In By Stites McDaniels On Saturday mornings I go to my daughter’s swim lesson. She needs my wife’s help in the … [Read more...] about Lakeside School: Jumping In
Archives for 2013
Vintage Photo: Main Street Parade
We shared this vintage photo on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invited our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia with the image. Thank you to Mary Wade for sharing this photo with us! This photo shows us a scene on Main Street in Essex, NY during some kind … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Main Street Parade
Essex-Whallonsburg Entrepreneurs Meeting
Wow! I am thrilled with the great feedback and a flurry of new additions to the growing list of people doing business in Essex, who'da thunk? I believe we are an Entrepreneurial Magnet. (Just check out the tags listed below to see our large group of local entrepreneurs, and the … [Read more...] about Essex-Whallonsburg Entrepreneurs Meeting
Celebrate Christmas in Essex This Saturday
The Magic of Christmas in Essex is approaching. This year's event is tomorrow, Saturday, December 7. Watch the lighting of the town tree, enjoy a pancake breakfast, browse the vendors area and other Essex shops, and more! Let's also all give our thanks to Erin Hall for … [Read more...] about Celebrate Christmas in Essex This Saturday
Full and By Farm: Rejoicing in Light
As we are approaching the darkest days of the year, we, here at the farm, have been rejoicing in light. James has been working overtime to get the lights wired in the bank barn and now has the csa room and butcher shop lit with a warm rosy glow into the evening hours and … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Rejoicing in Light



