Author Archives: Hope
MLK Day 2015 Workday Report
January’s workday got us from scratch to an almost-ready-to-go garden, thanks to Randy’s thorough planning and preparation and a lot of good work through the day by Randy, Paul, Geri, Susie, Anthony, Rachel, Matt, and Donna. Tall cedar corner posts … Continue reading
November 2014 Workday Report
Dear Hartsmiling friends: Thanks for everyone who could make it for a fine workday yesterday! Many people worked hard, mostly all day: Randy, Paul, Kyle, Colleen, Joe (Colleen’s cousin), Rita, Sheffa, Rachel, Peter, Ann-Michelle, and me; with Hope and Amy … Continue reading
October 2014 Workday Gratitude
Many thanks to everyone who showed up for the workday, tours, potluck, camping, etc. on Sunday 10/26! Seventeen people took part total over the course of the day, including two potential members on the tour. Paul and Anthony started the … Continue reading
Fall Equinox 2014 Workday Report
On Sunday 9/21 the morning commenced with a mowing-and-clearing crew of Randy, Stephen, Paul and Anthony, with Hope joining in early afternoon to help tour a new and promising group of interested folks – Amy joining later for dinner, with … Continue reading
Heading into Fall 2014
Late summer work on the land has continued! The main meadows have been mowed; a topological survey to the 2-foot level has been completed and passed along to our engineer; and Land Stewards have continued work on trail building (opening … Continue reading
July 2014 Workday – A Great Day on the Land
Invalid Displayed Gallery Six hard workers spent much of the day Saturday braving the heat but enjoying a sunny day on the land to make some summery progress on trail-building and dam-clearing, as well as keeping paths and open areas … Continue reading
First Trail Cleared!
On Friday 11 April and Saturday 12 April we had a lovely evening campout and information and work sessions with Elon University’s Student Sierra Club. Anthony and Johanna hosted and stayed over and Amy and Alana joined for part of … Continue reading
Site Concept Plan!
Site Concept Plan? Check! Today was another great day in the life of Hart’s Millers as we received our Site Concept Plan! We are so excited about it as it truly represents our combined individual and collective vision of our … Continue reading
March 2014 Workday Report
We had a beautiful day at the land this afternoon: perfect weather, beautiful people, deep & meaningful conversation. We had a total of 15 people. All in all: really quite wonderful. I’ll retire tonight quite happy. Paul Voss. Pictures: Courtesy … Continue reading
Accomplishments and Summary of 2013
Dear Friends of the Hart’s Mill Community, With colder weather settling in and gardening on the land over for the season, it’s time to pause and look back on this year for which we give many thanks. What a truly … Continue reading
