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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 —…
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…
The theme of the garden this month is letting go. Autumn is a supremely beautiful time here in Vermont. The colors of the trees peaking in early October, then slowly fading and falling off the trees by month’s end. This autumn garden update, likewise, is about showing gratitude for summer’s bounty and saying goodbye. (Goodbye…
This past weekend saw some of the most stunning weather we’ve had all month! Mid 60s and sunny, with barely a cloud in the sky. It gave us the perfect opportunity to get out to the garden and plant next year’s garlic. Garlic is so easy and satisfying to grow. We planted a whole row…
Autumn in Vermont is legendary, and for good reason! We live for this time of year, when the many trees of Sky Meadow are awash in glorious color. Vermont fall foliage is prime in our area around late September to early October. Of course, every year is a bit different so we never know exactly…
Is there anything more quintessentially autumnal than picking apples and turning them into delectable, cozy treats? I certainly don’t think so. Enter this homemade apple butter recipe! Apple “butter” is a bit of a misnomer. It does not actually contain butter, but instead gets its name from the consistency and typical use (as a spread…