It feels like I only just wrote a reflection on the darkest night of winter and yet, now Summer Solstice is already here! Since ancient times, humans have been drawn to these astrological moments. Not only as ways of marking time and the seasons, but as moments of spiritual significance. As the longest day and shortest …
Ah, Vermont. The land of green mountains and so much more. Although fellow Sky Meadow caretaker Brendan is a born-and-raised Vermonter, I am not. I was born and raised near Chicago, lived downtown for many years and then spent time in New York City before I left the city life and moved to Vermont. “Flatlander” jokes …
Springtime here in northeast Vermont is perhaps the most unpredictable season. Like the proverbial box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get! One day it could be sunny and 70 degrees, and a few days later a nor’easter comes and dumps 2 feet of snow. The snow melt, and drenched muddy ground that …
Each season at Sky Meadow has its own beauty to enjoy. A day of retreat in the late summer or early fall (my personal favorite time of year here) might go a little something like this: Morning You wake up, stretch, and take a deep breath of clean mountain air. Taking your time to put on …
2023 marks the second full year that I’ve been at Sky Meadow as a caretaker. One of the most rewarding aspects so far, for me, has been getting to know the various plants and trees of the land in all their different seasonal forms. It’s a bit cliché but only because it’s true — nature is …
Travel magazines and adventurers alike often wax poetic about autumn in Vermont. And it’s true, the peak fall season is truly something special! But there’s lots to be said about some of the other more underrated seasons here, and winter in my opinion tops that list. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Natural beauty …
Many people struggle with their mood this time of year, and understandably so. Managing the busy-ness of the holidays on top of our already busy lives, all while the world grows darker and colder by the day, can feel incredibly disorienting. There’s something to be said for listening to the lessons of nature during this time …
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 …
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