The blizzard of 2016, an epic east coast storm dubbed Snowzilla by the press had us snowed in with the neighbors. Luckily, no one lost power and we all had plenty of food in our cupboards – weekend of January 22 DRIVERLESS ROAD First it snowed and then it froze, turning the Moncure Pittsboro Road into […]
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In which we celebrate the grand finale to another good year, graced with uncommonly warm weather, local food, generous friends and beautiful family. LOCAL FOOD Edible Earthscapes CSA, brimming with grown-next door goodness, and sourdough bread baked using locally-milled Lindley Mills flour. LOCAL FOOD FRIDAY Bringing Plant denizens together to celebrate our local
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The legacy continues with another year of Spot photos. We picked this idea up at Casa Iguana, a diving and fishing resort on Little Corn Island off the coast of Nicaragua where it was the custom to snap a Polaroid of guests posed beside a beautiful stretch of Caribbean beach. Spot, a life sized zebra
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Winter is taking it’s own sweet time, which is just fine with us. In addition to lovely weather, we are grateful for farm-fresh produce, our health, compelling projects, generous neighbors and the birth of our first grand baby. SUNDAY AFTERNOON’s WORK Camille works the veggie drawers once or twice a week. From chaos to
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Chestnuts, paper flowers, one epic birthday party, an unforgettable wedding, the best day ever at the State Fair, friends, food, flowers and a Halloween present for Blanche – October was a month to write home about! IT’s CHESTNUT TIME AGAIN It was an especially good year for chestnuts and we gratefully accepted Lyle’s generous
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The glory days of Autumn in which Piedmont Tropicals bears fruit, Matt and Dana tie the knot and Piedmont Biofarm prepares for winter – October, 2015 PIEDMONT TROPICALS The greenhouse on the south end of the property is beginning to bear fruit, thanks to Bob and Malcom’s diligent care. Baby ginger on the left
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In which we join Tami and Lyle in celebration of Tami’s 50th birthday for an evening of costumed revelry – October 17, 2015 PRE-PARTY PREPARATIONS A long time in coming, Bob has been growing out his facial hair to assume the persona of Mr. Smee. PICKING UP THE NEIGHBORS Shelley parked at
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In which we finally get to the North Carolina State Fair after six seasons in residence – October 22, 2015 GETTING THERE ISN’t HALF THE FUN We were nearly there when we found ourselves stuck in a long, slow line of traffic. Thirty minutes later, we triumphantly approached the parking lot. GREAT EXPECTATIONS
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A whirlwind month of perfect weather in which we pulled off a long-planned conference, celebrated Bob’s birthday, entertained the neighbors, saw some pigs, grew some roses and ate edamame. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB! It’s hard to believe Bob turned 57 this month. Handsome devil just keeps getting better looking every year. Must be all that
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Slow Money Southeast Regional Gathering: A Money and Meaning Summit – September 10-12, 2015 Months of planning on the part of Bob, Tami, Lyle and Carol culminate in a very successful local economy conference. A TASTE OF MONEY AND MEANING Preview of coming attractions at Fearrington Village Barn Thursday evening, September 10th in which
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