There are an abundance of beautiful trees to be found all around Sky Meadow, each with its own unique properties and associated folklore and legends. It’s so interesting to learn what kinds of associations and uses people have had for individual trees throughout history. Today we’re taking a moment to meditate on the lovely birch tree, …
Our beloved Vermont winter getaway is beautiful in every season, and winter is no exception — even when the winter weather does come a little earlier than usual! We recently got our first snow up here in the Northeast Kingdom and it’s so beautiful to see the land blanketed in white. Come along on a little …
If you’re a teacher, coach, writer or influencer in the wellness and/or spirituality spaces, you may be curious about how to plan a retreat. Perhaps it’s time to take it to the next level and just go for it! There’s a lot that goes into planning a retreat. Checklist to the rescue! Here’s a possible list …
People have been using lacto-fermentation as a means of preserving food for thousands of years. Fermented foods like yoghurt, sauerkraut and the like have increasingly documented health benefits. But not all sauerkraut is created equally — most storebought sauerkraut is pasteurized, destroying the live cultures. Homemade sauerkraut, on the other hand, is a living food that …
The harvest has been taken in and the garden is put to bed. As the frosts come more and more often, I’ve been busy reflecting on all the lessons of the harvest season here at our permaculture retreat center. This has been our first full year as the new caretakers of Sky Meadow, and we’ve learned …
This fall, we welcomed the wonderfully whimsical Vermont-based cosmetics brand LunaRoots to do an autumn elven-themed photoshoot at Sky Meadow. The shoot was directed by LunaRoots founder and CEO Brooke Frost and photographed by Cam Hoeff and Katherine Nelson. Models included Scout Reina Wiley, Emily Grondine, Becca Ainley (who was also MUA) and Ariana — plus …
Winter is on her way, and we’ve been keeping busy stacking wood, stockpiling hay and putting the garden to bed in preparation for the coming cold. We’re also currently offering 20% off winter bookings until the end of November — a perfect excuse to reserve your Sky Meadow winter retreat! Here are some of the attractions …
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