Finding Awareness this Fall. Morning routines and rhythms bring predictability to our days. Whether your mornings involve children or pets, workouts, or simply walking to the kitchen for a cup of coffee, our day often begins with a comfortable sequence of events that get us out the door. The smallest, seemingly insignificant moments give us the opportunity to bring awareness to what's going on inside. Many of us hold on to thoughts that make us suffer and cause stress, worry, frustration, or fear ... or if we're in a good place that day, maybe joy or gratitude or excitement. Regardless...
Celebrating 15 Years of Biodynamic Beef Farming! On September 1st, our farm community gathered for a celebratory lunch on the Concert Lawn. Our meal was lovingly prepared by Sherry Hurley, whose successful catering business, Farm to Fork, launched fifteen years ago at Foxhollow, around the same time our first herd of cows arrived. After the meal, our Vision Holder, Janey, said a few words to recognize Sherry and the importance of the fifteen-year anniversaries. Her words spoke to the beginning of Foxhollow's journey with biodynamic agriculture and how although developing a relationship with the land was key, one key component...
Sneaking Veggies Past Your Miniature Gatekeepers. We’ve all seen it. A tiny tyrant spies a vegetable on the plate and point-blank refuses to try it. That resolute “No” is exasperating! And let’s admit it—sometimes we’re the tiny tyrant—reaching for comfort food when we know a veggie is a healthier choice. Good news—these sneaky recipes are the perfect way to get your food pyramid covered. Whether you’re tricking your kid (or yourself) don’t be surprised when the plates are picked clean! Hot Dogs with Instant Pot Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Mac & Cheese is an all-ages perennial favorite. This recipe plays...
Our nature trail is a farm favorite year round, but my favorite time to go down the winding trail is during the summer months. The tree canopy offers a break from the beating sun while you walk through a sea of green. From Ash trees to Ebony Jewelwing, the biodiversity is astounding. Here are my favorite plants, insects, and trees along the trail: I love to look for Pawpaw’s on the trail! This Kentucky native is found in forests as an understory tree. It’s a small tree species that some would even consider a shrub! The oblong leaves are hard...