by lady-farmer | Jan 6, 2020 | Reflections, Slow Living
January 6th marks the beginning of Epiphany, a period of several weeks in the Christian liturgical year between Christmas and Lent. The word “epiphany” comes from a Greek word which means “appearance,” or “to show forth, manifest.” As the well- known story goes, three...
by Mary Ball | Dec 20, 2019 | Reflections
Happy Winter Solstice! We made another playlist on Spotify for my ladies who love a little seasonal soundtrack. There’s just a *hint* of Holiday Cheer, but not too much since I hope these songs last you all winter long. When I finished making it, I realized it was...
by ladyfarmer-blog | Nov 25, 2019 | Reflections, Slow Living Retreat
What happens when you put dozens of fun and smart sustainably-minded women together in a beautiful setting for two days, with wonderful food and wine and amazing workshops? In a word: magic! And magic is indeed what happened on November 15th-17th, when we had the...
by lady-farmer | Sep 5, 2019 | Farm Life, Reflections, Slow Food
It’s time for apples, pears and pumpkins, our seasonal favorites! But how do we choose the most sustainable of these mass produced products? Although farm-grown and pick-your-own options are becoming much more available in certain areas, many people are still...
by lady-farmer | Aug 6, 2019 | Reflections, Slow Food, Slow Living
Nothing says summertime like having a cool drink in the shade. We enjoy a lot of iced drinks here on the farm, especially when the chores keep us outside on hot days. Despite the hundreds of beverage choices on the market, however, there are several reasons we choose...
by lady-farmer | Jul 4, 2019 | Circular Mindset, Reflections
The personal freedoms we enjoy in this country are central to our nationwide celebrations on July 4th. How about choosing this day to be FREE from single-use plastics? As history would have it, the birthday of our great nation happens at the zenith of summer. It’s the...
by lady-farmer | Jul 2, 2019 | Reflections, Slow Food, Sustainable Living
Making sustainable food choices on a road trip can be a challenge, especially if you really care about sourcing and quality. Options are usually limited to fast food and packaged, shelf stable snacks at gas stations, not even close to the guidelines we like to follow...
by lady-farmer | Jun 25, 2019 | Circular Mindset, Reflections, Slow Fashion
A question we get a lot is, “How do I know if something is ‘sustainable’ and if I should buy it or not?” Or, “What are some sustainable companies for the things that I need?” The answer can sometimes be more complicated than it may seem. That’s because...
by lady-farmer | Jun 11, 2019 | Reflections
Whether you live on country acreage or dwell in the city, you’re a Lady Farmer if you care deeply about sowing seeds of slow living. You might be seeking more sustainability in your life, or you have a yearning for more connection to yourself, your loved ones and your...
by lady-farmer | May 30, 2019 | Reflections
This week, we were so excited to welcome Graham Keegan (@yesgraham) and his crew to our farm for the DC area stop on the 2019 Indigo Tour! Graham and company have been on the road since late April, making their way across the country from Los Angeles to Vermont...
