Author Archives: Hope
Showing Up for Community Housing, with Chuck Durrett
by Paul Voss On the evening of January 20, several Hart’s Mill members and friends came together in the Fellowship Hall of the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to hear Chuck Durrett speak on the topic, “Cohousing: A Community Approach … Continue reading
The Deed is Done
Today was a powerful day for Hart’s Mill Ecovillage. At about 1:00 pm, Alana Ennis signed over the title to 112 acres of beautiful fields, waterways, and woodlands which we will now call home. Alana, Katy, Paul, and Hope met … Continue reading
2016–A Year to Celebrate!
By Anthony Weston I was just back from Wisconsin, Amy was still in New York City, so I was alone for New Year’s night and decided to spend it on the land and at Hart’s Ease. The minute I got … Continue reading
World Soil Day
By Ginny Richter It may surprise you to learn that conventional farming practices worldwide have significantly contributed to climate change. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): The long-term conversion of grassland and forestland to … Continue reading
Village Schematic Design Nears Completion!
By Joe Cole On Saturday, December 17, Hart’s Mill members gathered for our final round of Schematic Architectural Design with our architects Suzy Cash, Frank Harmon, and Paul Drake. We met in the Arcadia Common House, and the architects shared … Continue reading
(Un)covering Ground at the December Work Day
by Anthony Weston December 3rd’s workday began before lunch on a sunny and brisk day. Paul was cutting firewood early on; Anthony arrived before lunch to set up the new loo; Charles and Christina soon arrived with their two-year-old … Continue reading
Architecture is coming into focus
by Joe Cole On Saturday, November 19th, Hart’s Mill members gathered for another Architectural Design Workshop with our architects Frank Harmon, Suzy Cash, and Paul Drake. We met in the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, and the architects shared their … Continue reading
November Nourishment and Grace
A Hart’s Mill Friendsgiving In the November darkness, two dozen members and friends gathered at Arcadia Common House for the gifts of community — companionship, excellent food, and drinks galore. Candles lit up the tables and late-fall flowers brightened the … Continue reading
Halloween happenings at Hart’s Mill
A Beautiful Day on the Land: October 29 The weather was perfect, and the uplift of Halloween spirits made for a very fun and productive workday on the Hart’s Mill land this past weekend. Participants included Rita, Geri, Paul, Randy, … Continue reading
Evening of Stargazing (and ground gazing)
by Paul Voss The sky was clear and the temperatures cool when Jeffry and Paul gathered to explore the night sky on October 22. Bright Venus followed the setting sun as Mars and Saturn made their appearance. Once again Jeffry’s … Continue reading
