Author Archives: Hope
All in an April Day’s Work
by Anthony Weston, April 15, 2017 A lovely mid-Spring afternoon welcomed an even more lovely and energetic group of workers and tour-ers for our April workday. After a potluck lunch at the Cedar Pavilion, a crew led by Paul and … Continue reading
Potato Planting Project
by Jeffry Goodrum Our first Hart’s Mill farming effort for the season is underway! Earlier this spring a quarter acre of ground was plowed and harrowed, limed and fertilized. Our first crop will be potatoes because they are a good … Continue reading
Architecture Schematic Design Review, February 19, 2017
by Joe Cole [With apologies from Hope — this was completed a month ago but did not get posted. Oy!] On Sunday, February 19, 2017, participants in the architectural design workshops held a Retreat to review and assess the products … Continue reading
Snow Becomes Sun: A Hart’s Mill Celebration
We’d been closely following the weather all week. The forecast warned of a snowstorm and wintry temperatures on Sunday, the very day of our big party. But this Celebration had been months in the planning and years in the making. … Continue reading
Opening day at Hart’s Mill: a March 5th workday report
by Anthony Weston After a full-court press by the Land Stewardship Functional Circle and the energetic support of many other members, I am very pleased to announce that the Frazier Road entrance is now the official gateway to Hart’s Mill … Continue reading
A LOGO for Hart’s Mill!
Hart’s Mill is blessed with many talented people who bring so much to our community. Fine Artist, Margret Mueller, felt moved to create a new logo for Hart’s Mill Ecovillage, a recognizable symbol to use in a variety of ways … Continue reading
Calling all members!
February 11 was busy for Hart’s Millers, with several of us beginning our day with a rally and the 11th annual Forward Together and Moral March in Raleigh to reaffirm our commitment to fight social injustice at the state and … Continue reading
New Principles and Intentions about Animals
by Anthony Weston After a lengthy process with significant time and effort from many members, the General Circle consented to four Principles and Intentions that relate to farm animals, pets, and food choices at Hart’s Mill. These P&Is offer a … Continue reading
Sunny Winter Workday, January 28, 2017
by Anthony Weston So many people showed up for our 1/28 workday and/or tours that I am worried I will forget someone if I try listing everyone! Suffice it to say that all along the route from Frazier Road down … Continue reading
California Ecovillage Odyssey
by Hope Horton and Paul Voss The first principle in designing permaculture systems is: Observe and Interact. It was in this spirit that Paul and I tripped off for a family visit in the California Bay Area, extending our stay … Continue reading
