tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23068061796321787842024-03-13T04:12:47.329-07:00Heritage FarmOur farm museum and village is all about Appalachia. We restored old log buildings, barns, etc. and made a village for folks to explore life back in the day. We host festivals, artisan classes, host weddings and can accomodate overnight stays in our five inns!Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-80936863940819403742011-12-09T10:34:00.000-08:002011-12-09T10:34:51.613-08:00Holiday Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GaH4O-PtCDU/TuDs1WdHp2I/AAAAAAAAAoA/4BuXEzCkCHg/s1600/495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GaH4O-PtCDU/TuDs1WdHp2I/AAAAAAAAAoA/4BuXEzCkCHg/s400/495.JPG" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Holiday Market was spectacular! There were gifts galore and wonderful stocking stuffers mostly made by hand from area artisans. Both soft and hard goods could be had ranging from delicate knits to hand forged iron. It was a delight to watch folks go from browsing to buying. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x4SDqY0A-_M/TuDv3g_5l2I/AAAAAAAAAoI/XzjkoCZyQQo/s1600/478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x4SDqY0A-_M/TuDv3g_5l2I/AAAAAAAAAoI/XzjkoCZyQQo/s400/478.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v2_DTH31QSE/TuDwkt4KbGI/AAAAAAAAAoY/5jZMNCYLNX8/s1600/481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" mda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v2_DTH31QSE/TuDwkt4KbGI/AAAAAAAAAoY/5jZMNCYLNX8/s400/481.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jerill Vance of<a href="http://www.jerillvancewoodworks.com/"> Jerill Vance Woodworks</a> brought one of his fine inlaid tilt top tables, a quilt frame and a beautiful hand drawn work of art with one of his wooden frames amongst other goodies of course. But these caught my eye right off and his work is stunning.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SPf8_yk3ZQE/TuDx-ostIkI/AAAAAAAAAoo/kDtjKmh-Kks/s1600/476.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" mda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SPf8_yk3ZQE/TuDx-ostIkI/AAAAAAAAAoo/kDtjKmh-Kks/s400/476.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>John Kessinger, of Revolutionary Road, is a cooper which is a person highly skilled in crafting wooden buckets, was accompanied by his lovely wife had an inviting display of his water buckets, churns, and her pretty boxes adorned with lace, hand sewn stocking and several other cuties. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--wnv_e066-s/TuDzLO-7IGI/AAAAAAAAAow/LAFvgofiYDM/s1600/491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--wnv_e066-s/TuDzLO-7IGI/AAAAAAAAAow/LAFvgofiYDM/s400/491.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JRCpxS4MAq8/TuDzmeJhjwI/AAAAAAAAAo4/Oyq0TokJLzM/s1600/502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JRCpxS4MAq8/TuDzmeJhjwI/AAAAAAAAAo4/Oyq0TokJLzM/s400/502.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ervin Jones and his wife Susie displayed Ervin's fine wooden masterpieces. His hand carved bowls are gorgeous as you can see in the photos but he also crafts ornaments and these little bird houses are adorable! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FcmQoho3u4M/TuD0EGmUCiI/AAAAAAAAApA/lQswNRHLCAM/s1600/486.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" mda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FcmQoho3u4M/TuD0EGmUCiI/AAAAAAAAApA/lQswNRHLCAM/s400/486.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5cqb0fDoh80/TkJ3BB1_wyI/AAAAAAAAAgw/uuDBcAqOgas/s1600/492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5cqb0fDoh80/TkJ3BB1_wyI/AAAAAAAAAgw/uuDBcAqOgas/s640/492.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_NbkxlStjuY/TuD1T2ahf5I/AAAAAAAAApI/DWbKve_e1qA/s1600/501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_NbkxlStjuY/TuD1T2ahf5I/AAAAAAAAApI/DWbKve_e1qA/s400/501.JPG" width="266" /></a></div>Charlie Bradley and his wife Evelyn, loyal demonstrators at Heritage Farm can be seen frequently during various Way Back Weekends. They both continue to earn 'best costume' in my opinion! Their creative costumes grabs attention no matter what season. They grace the banner of this blog on the left hand side. His unique display of implements crafted from iron mixed with other antique wares were most interesting and were sure to attract the history buffs.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_qhGWqET3vk/TuD213C4ndI/AAAAAAAAApg/x8KX1E0lOUo/s1600/507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_qhGWqET3vk/TuD213C4ndI/AAAAAAAAApg/x8KX1E0lOUo/s400/507.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Quite a contrast from the hardened iron tools to the gifts below which were crafted from delicate strands copper wire into amusing little figures, ornaments and jewelry. Jimmy Robinson delights customers of all ages with his copper creations. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nsj_NdPohrk/TuD6UevPwsI/AAAAAAAAAp4/0NwArT27q-0/s1600/513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" mda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nsj_NdPohrk/TuD6UevPwsI/AAAAAAAAAp4/0NwArT27q-0/s640/513.JPG" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.printsbyaj.com/">Austin Jones </a>of Point Pleasant, WV, committed to the preservation and restoration of antique printing equipment, displayed several examples of letterpress prints some of which were framed. Old ads and patriotic songs are just a few examples of his gifts that could be purchased. What a unique idea for the history buff in your family!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aED3lnKjU3I/TuIgkVfMb4I/AAAAAAAAAqA/PM6jVlNvMCs/s1600/516.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" mda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aED3lnKjU3I/TuIgkVfMb4I/AAAAAAAAAqA/PM6jVlNvMCs/s640/516.JPG" width="425" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pGazmBvoBXg/TuIg8bfNYFI/AAAAAAAAAqI/uiqwyqmdhxs/s1600/518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pGazmBvoBXg/TuIg8bfNYFI/AAAAAAAAAqI/uiqwyqmdhxs/s400/518.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2LzRh6La8x4/TuIhIsDoqqI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/CXrXdstRFEg/s1600/520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" mda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2LzRh6La8x4/TuIhIsDoqqI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/CXrXdstRFEg/s400/520.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">River and Rail Bakery offered scrumptious cookies and treats for those who needed a sugar high from the strenuous shopping! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RMu73S4kpSU/TuIhgVfnslI/AAAAAAAAAqg/ReaYJIwd0hQ/s1600/522.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RMu73S4kpSU/TuIhgVfnslI/AAAAAAAAAqg/ReaYJIwd0hQ/s400/522.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RwZv9e6VOAM/TuIhreJZr9I/AAAAAAAAAqo/BDssaa8ccVs/s1600/523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RwZv9e6VOAM/TuIhreJZr9I/AAAAAAAAAqo/BDssaa8ccVs/s400/523.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Margaret Reid and her husband of Reid's Appiary in Willow Wood, Ohio were on hand to offer honey bee goods. A variety of candies and sweets were available, perfect for stocking stuffers! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ugx6igBWzCk/TuIh2JEIWNI/AAAAAAAAAqw/h5Oyc1rRwMg/s1600/535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ugx6igBWzCk/TuIh2JEIWNI/AAAAAAAAAqw/h5Oyc1rRwMg/s400/535.JPG" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_q3kmvDixzw/TuIiZvlvHqI/AAAAAAAAArI/wZKEOJs_Z-s/s1600/531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_q3kmvDixzw/TuIiZvlvHqI/AAAAAAAAArI/wZKEOJs_Z-s/s400/531.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kate McComas, one of the area's most talented spinners had a wonderful table displaying a variety of her textiles. Kate teaches classes in the spring and fall at Heritage Farm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hb2EGnPcdHA/TuIkwwTDbSI/AAAAAAAAAsI/vrJyuCPAvtc/s1600/555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" mda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hb2EGnPcdHA/TuIkwwTDbSI/AAAAAAAAAsI/vrJyuCPAvtc/s640/555.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alane Thomas also on hand to dispay her beautiful yarns and had a great display of hand made scarves, hats, and purses. Her husband specializes in glass baubles that make gorgeous necklaces. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g0VYqqhU-oM/TuIimtjveHI/AAAAAAAAArQ/DNdVc8obfSA/s1600/539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g0VYqqhU-oM/TuIimtjveHI/AAAAAAAAArQ/DNdVc8obfSA/s400/539.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hsD_lWrconU/TuI5M9UQCYI/AAAAAAAAAsY/6fZptVSqAXk/s1600/546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hsD_lWrconU/TuI5M9UQCYI/AAAAAAAAAsY/6fZptVSqAXk/s400/546.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5t4Hop1KMfg/TuIjp6w8XpI/AAAAAAAAArw/P-0KNNOT3Lc/s1600/550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5t4Hop1KMfg/TuIjp6w8XpI/AAAAAAAAArw/P-0KNNOT3Lc/s400/550.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yellowgoatfarm.com/Home.html">Yellow Goat Farm</a> displayed such sweet scented soaps and sachets! I loved the cute little goats on the little pouches. Perfect stocking stuffers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vy8DeD9ClXs/TuI7NZv98PI/AAAAAAAAAs4/jkO6LDqYB_0/s1600/560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" mda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vy8DeD9ClXs/TuI7NZv98PI/AAAAAAAAAs4/jkO6LDqYB_0/s640/560.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kari Newman of <a href="http://beaduniquebykari.blogspot.com/">Bead Unique </a>was in a melting mania since last month when she demonstrated her lampwork beads in November during the last Way Back Weekend Hot Glass celebration. Snowmen, Christmas trees and all sorts of beautiful beads had to be created for Holiday Market. She also was busy fulfilling a very special order. This particular request required her to custom craft beads from photos to match beloved family members of her client. Scroll down to see how accurate she is...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wNFMW8CEwk8/TuI7g3PYNMI/AAAAAAAAAtA/_9P3ZVPCtnA/s1600/567.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" mda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wNFMW8CEwk8/TuI7g3PYNMI/AAAAAAAAAtA/_9P3ZVPCtnA/s400/567.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h1_UpDK8gO4/TuI7-vujDmI/AAAAAAAAAtY/42grEStGwk0/s1600/562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h1_UpDK8gO4/TuI7-vujDmI/AAAAAAAAAtY/42grEStGwk0/s400/562.JPG" width="271" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty and Perfect! The little blue eye is simply adorable and too cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kbwT79hKymg/TuI8H_tKvDI/AAAAAAAAAtg/jhHbjQ5fZP0/s1600/blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kbwT79hKymg/TuI8H_tKvDI/AAAAAAAAAtg/jhHbjQ5fZP0/s400/blue.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eric Pardue shared his talent as a potter and demonstrated how to 'throw' pottery. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mk90pfknE50/TuI8UE5U0SI/AAAAAAAAAto/K1VyzvNNrFs/s1600/572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mk90pfknE50/TuI8UE5U0SI/AAAAAAAAAto/K1VyzvNNrFs/s400/572.JPG" width="266" /></a></div>Dave Osburn's fabulous glasswares are always on display in the new gift shop at Heritage Farm. You can buy ornaments, jars, glasses, vases, etc. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WglWl1O3UVk/TuI9C7KuKqI/AAAAAAAAAtw/5mRubk3K9E0/s1600/577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WglWl1O3UVk/TuI9C7KuKqI/AAAAAAAAAtw/5mRubk3K9E0/s400/577.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FkIQWx8ukDQ/TuI9PGDVGqI/AAAAAAAAAt4/xWujQrIvdaI/s1600/578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" mda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FkIQWx8ukDQ/TuI9PGDVGqI/AAAAAAAAAt4/xWujQrIvdaI/s400/578.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Holiday Market proved to be a shopping success for those looking for something a bit different, something hand made, something beautiful and certainly something one of a kind! Most of the artisans have participated in past Way Back Weekend celebrations and some of their goods can be found in the Heritage Farm gift shop. The Way Back Weekend series will resume next April. The schedule can be found on the Heritage Farm website or under Events on this blog. Merry Christmas to you and Happy Holidays!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-46500257950759059662011-11-30T08:32:00.000-08:002011-11-30T08:32:22.482-08:00It is Good to Give, Right?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QU8KtaRRSK0/TtZWAAEHl3I/AAAAAAAAAn4/SO7Sf2ztEGU/s1600/flyer+for+holiday+market.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QU8KtaRRSK0/TtZWAAEHl3I/AAAAAAAAAn4/SO7Sf2ztEGU/s640/flyer+for+holiday+market.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Christmas season is here at Heritage Farm and it is Gift Time!</span> For the final Way Back Weekend celebration, a wonderful Holiday Market will be open in Heritage Hall on Saturday from 10-3. Talented artisans, many who participated in the past Way Back Weekend celebrations will be on hand to sell their creations. The weather looks promising with a sunny day, so come on out and find some unique gifts for your loved ones. There is no admission for the Holiday Market however if you choose to tour the award winning museums, the admission is $8 for adults and $6 for kids. River and Rail will sell their scrumptious pepperoni rolls, coffee, hot cocoa and several sweet items to tease your palette.<br />
There will also be a pottery and spinning demonstration, so bundle up, bring some friends and pop on over to the farm for some wonderful gift shopping. p.s. Feel free to print our flyer by right clicking and save to your pictures file. See you Saturday!Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-532482590513465132011-11-15T09:43:00.000-08:002011-11-15T09:43:51.597-08:00Hot Glass!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uYQEEbilsq0/TsKTUaRYkoI/AAAAAAAAAkw/enArq5diTVA/s1600/257a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="560" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uYQEEbilsq0/TsKTUaRYkoI/AAAAAAAAAkw/enArq5diTVA/s640/257a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>November's Way Back Weekend celebration was all about glass. It was a lovely day with Autumn's hue's still lingering on but nothing matched the beauitful colored creations that I was about to see as I passed thru the heavy wooden door.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Am_L87xZDyQ/TsKTmi-943I/AAAAAAAAAk4/JhzLDRKO8sc/s1600/233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Am_L87xZDyQ/TsKTmi-943I/AAAAAAAAAk4/JhzLDRKO8sc/s400/233.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L5rTgN_Oerk/TsKUWFgHHrI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/0O8rZEtMDgM/s1600/285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L5rTgN_Oerk/TsKUWFgHHrI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/0O8rZEtMDgM/s400/285.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>A small crowd was hovering around a woman with eye protectors on. She turned on a small torch that spit out a hot orange flame. With a stainless steel mandrel and a rod of colored glass she began to form a tiny blob that eventually grew into a gorgeous bead. Kari Newman, a lampwork glass artist, of Bead Unique was kind enough to be one of Heritage Farm's demonstrators. Her beads are adorable and each one has a personality of its own. Her beads were not just balls of glass; she creates tiny birds, mushrooms, cute little halloween figures, candy corn, and a skull, were just a few that caught my eye. At this point several were gathered around, asking questions while others were looking at beads and one happy person had just made a purchase. With not a lot of room to take good pics, I wandered up to the other glass maker.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N7L4pD6CDG8/TsKVPR0cO4I/AAAAAAAAAlo/L24D5h2-Rgg/s1600/230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N7L4pD6CDG8/TsKVPR0cO4I/AAAAAAAAAlo/L24D5h2-Rgg/s400/230.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NwP2D3oJiMI/TsKVZv7l6LI/AAAAAAAAAlw/WrIy6gpl-VA/s1600/231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NwP2D3oJiMI/TsKVZv7l6LI/AAAAAAAAAlw/WrIy6gpl-VA/s400/231.JPG" width="266" /></a></div>Dave Osburn traveling all the way from Maryland was busy explaining the steps in making a small jar. A veteran in the glass industry, Dave was employed with Blenko Glass in Milton for 33 years as a glass designer before he bought Gibson Glass renaming it Osburn Modern Glass. Now located out of state, this artisan and talented glass blower demonstrates annually at Heritage Farm and continues creating beautiful vases, cups, plates, ornaments, etc. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F-nZZvIyZmw/TsKb5Dq3hyI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/8i3LzY8M_3s/s1600/264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F-nZZvIyZmw/TsKb5Dq3hyI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/8i3LzY8M_3s/s640/264.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>As I glanced around, I noticed a georgeous selection featuring some of Dave's creations for sale on top of a display case. One buyer was attracted to the sparkling Christmas ornaments. I am sure her tree will be spectacular this year!<br />
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As I strolled back to the parking lot, I could not resist visiting a few 'things' on display that were the complete opposite of shiny glass although one sported something similar to a perfect blue glass ball!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oOgtiaulvu4/TsKg7rX0VPI/AAAAAAAAAnY/hT-FvRkuTCw/s1600/293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oOgtiaulvu4/TsKg7rX0VPI/AAAAAAAAAnY/hT-FvRkuTCw/s400/293.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>One final stop was made though I dared not stay too long, River and Rail Bakery located in dowtown Huntington was the food vendor in the Heritage Farm Vittles Shop and oh my, the blueberry scones were way too tasty as was the huge chocolate chip cookie that I pretended to buy for my husband. They also had pepperoni rolls, coffee, brownies, and various cookies. Yummo!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bASeJ8iWdtc/TsKii7pqheI/AAAAAAAAAnw/b3jxSWiZYzw/s1600/299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bASeJ8iWdtc/TsKii7pqheI/AAAAAAAAAnw/b3jxSWiZYzw/s400/299.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The final Way Back Weekend celebration will be the Holiday Market held the first Saturday in December from 10-3. Artisans of all types will be there for you to browse and buy before the Christmas holiday. See you then and have a great Thanksgiving!Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-77920372178666265352011-10-04T09:54:00.000-07:002011-10-04T09:54:51.236-07:00Harvest Festival and Country Roads Cook-Off<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AHXDPHKldlQ/TosznHqmwOI/AAAAAAAAAio/oMnONPbeug4/s1600/175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AHXDPHKldlQ/TosznHqmwOI/AAAAAAAAAio/oMnONPbeug4/s400/175.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Saturday turned out to be a gray rainy day but there was no chill in the air on Heritage Farm! As soon as I pulled into the crowded parking area and got out of the truck, I could smell the most inviting aroma of a variety of foods being cooked for the contest. What a perfect day for some warm and hearty Appalachian cooking. As I passed the Welcome Center, I noticed how beautifully it was decorated with rows of plump pumpkins, some with warts, though most were plain. The fodder dressed the entrance with a colorful variety of squash and mums gently placed on the golden bales of straw.<br />
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Eight competitors could be seen busily preparing their best dishes, some over charcoal, others with a butane burner or a small stack of wood. Most were seriously feeling the pressure to succeed making the competition all the more exciting for the onlookers. While waiting for the judges to arrive, then sample each entry and announce the winners, warm cider was served along with pinto beans and corn bread at the Vittles store on up the lane for those whose stomachs were churning and in need of immediate satisfaction. The wagon could be heard bumping its way around the farm with the childlike calls of joy rising above the noisy tractor motor evidence of kids spotting the cow, the pig, the donkeys and any delightful visual allowing their spontaneous and happy vocalizations to come forth.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bV2outEzFJs/ToszanJBCXI/AAAAAAAAAig/oD3vWBq2YDc/s1600/176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kca="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bV2outEzFJs/ToszanJBCXI/AAAAAAAAAig/oD3vWBq2YDc/s400/176.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lL-oYIK4AHE/ToszsTDh3EI/AAAAAAAAAis/4HvKjxj7CX4/s1600/201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lL-oYIK4AHE/ToszsTDh3EI/AAAAAAAAAis/4HvKjxj7CX4/s400/201.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the competition was over, I trekked back to the Welcome Center to visit the vendors displaying their goods. Fresh homemade bread, golden honey, jellies, goat cheese, fresh veggies and even doggie treats were showcased on tables with lots of information about each vendor. Heritage Farm's Harvest Festival and Country Roads Cook-Off was a great way to spend a couple of hours on a gray Saturday. With all of the beautiful fall colors and the warm and hearty entries, I hardly noticed the dismal weather. Happy Fall everyone and be sure to visit the farm the first Saturday in November for "Hot Glass", a glass making Way Back Weekend celebration. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="Textbody" style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Join us Today, Now, Soon....</span></div><div class="Textbody" style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This Way Back Weekend will feature a great diversity of local musicians and singers: Elaine Purkey, the Harmonica Club, Mystic Mountain Blueberry and the Jason Lovins Band.</span></div><div class="Textbody" style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>10:30 Elaine Purkey</strong> Elaine is one of our country's premiere folk singers, regularly giving performances around the state and country</span>. <span style="line-height: 115%;">In 2009, she performed with her fellow West Virginian singer </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazel_Dickens"><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Hazel Dickens</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"> (now deceased) and </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Seeger"><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Mike Seeger,</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"> the brother of Pete Seeger, at the memorial service for </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_Green"><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Archie Green in San Francisco.</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="Textbody" style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>11:30 Harmonica Club</strong> Fresh from hosting the West Virginia Harmonica Championship contest at the Diamond Teeth Mary Blues Festival in Huntington, West Virginia last weekend. The Harmonica Club will play their blues and traditional songs.</span></div><div class="Textbody" style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>1:00 Mystic Mountain Blueberry</strong> You won't want to miss West Virginia's greatest Chillbilly band. Mystic Mountain Blueberry is a cool and delicious blend of Hip Hop, Dance, Funk, Hillbilly, and Soul. The band has been heard on local radio stations like WTCR and WAMX and has recently received national honors for their creative vision that all originates here in Huntington, WV or as the band lovingly refers to it “Hollerwood, USA.” Utilizing the instruments that are synonymous with Appalachia (Banjo, Mandolin, etc,) while playing today’s hottest Jams…well that’s just good fun.</span></div><div class="Textbody" style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>2:00 Jason Lovins Band</strong> </span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> Jason Lovins, Ryan Werner, Jose Mendoza, Rodney Mora and Jake Dorsey all come from various musical backgrounds giving rise to a diverse sound that remains unique within the music industry. Based out of Ashland, Kentucky, the band stems from the Appalachian Mountains and a culture traditionally dominated by country and southern gospel music. Jason embraces this idea and incorporates it into the contemporary sound of the band creating a unique blend of old and new.</span></div><div class="Textbody" style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">In addition to enjoying the music, step back in time and tour our award winning Progress and Transportation Museums and Country Store. There will be lots of additional hands-on activities: corn grinding, milk the cow, petting zoo, and wagon rides.</span></div><div class="Textbody" style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Gates will be open from 10am to 3pm. Admission for adults is $8 and for children $6. See You There!</span></div>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-59108253239714857202011-08-10T07:30:00.000-07:002011-08-10T07:30:06.586-07:00What WOOD You Do?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Dz6obkbOmA/TkGsNjy0RqI/AAAAAAAAAe0/VRKkdF5IgSA/s1600/wood%2Bflyer%2Bin%2Bjpeg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Dz6obkbOmA/TkGsNjy0RqI/AAAAAAAAAe0/VRKkdF5IgSA/s640/wood%2Bflyer%2Bin%2Bjpeg.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Heritage Farm celebrated another Way Back Weekend this past Saturday showcasing area Appalachian artists who are proficient in crafting with wood. Several artists attended and each was uniquely talented as I gazed at their beautiful creations and tried to do justice with my camera in capturing their true beauty. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8YXRdEwlXb4/TkHCp2sIyGI/AAAAAAAAAe8/lzdbnU_KvZ4/s1600/429.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8YXRdEwlXb4/TkHCp2sIyGI/AAAAAAAAAe8/lzdbnU_KvZ4/s400/429.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DLm9dOWIIuI/TkHFOdE8fVI/AAAAAAAAAfA/jCYnC8ukgEg/s1600/434.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DLm9dOWIIuI/TkHFOdE8fVI/AAAAAAAAAfA/jCYnC8ukgEg/s400/434.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Three basket weavers quietly sat in the corner surrounded by tables of baskets, while a member of the news media snapped their images......The baskets were beautiful and I thought <span a="" an="" and="" designer="" from="" gail="" grown="" heart="" home="" hutchinson="" instructor="" is="" of="" span="" the="">how could one possibly choose a favorite? Gail Hutchinson of Home Grown From the Heart is both a designer and an instructor. She names her creations which adds a personal touch. I guess after one works so hard on a craft, it certainly does deserve a name!</span> <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5cDRE-fqBH4/TkHjK4zOKMI/AAAAAAAAAfs/RV15CnRhNjc/s1600/438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5cDRE-fqBH4/TkHjK4zOKMI/AAAAAAAAAfs/RV15CnRhNjc/s400/438.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wandered over to the next artisan and was in awe at seeing a most beautiful piece of curly cherry crafted in an heirloom tall secretary. Jerill Vance, of <a href="http://www.jerillvancewoodworks.com/">Jerill Vance Woodworks, LLC</a> holds an AAS degree in Fine Woodworking and is a member of <a href="http://www.miappa.com/">MiAppa</a>, a nonprofit organization that showcases and helps promote Appalachian artisans online. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J_P6U3mC0Bw/TkHozC6NauI/AAAAAAAAAgA/XogYXFQn8SE/s1600/501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J_P6U3mC0Bw/TkHozC6NauI/AAAAAAAAAgA/XogYXFQn8SE/s400/501.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xRRWSkWi6DE/TkHmMDcU4tI/AAAAAAAAAfw/smXJeaKm46M/s1600/452.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xRRWSkWi6DE/TkHmMDcU4tI/AAAAAAAAAfw/smXJeaKm46M/s400/452.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dressed appropriately with an Appalachian flair, Mr. Vance was eager to show me the fine details of both his quilt case and the secretary. The quilt case contained a removable panel allowing the quilter to add or change their custom pattern. The secretary was composed of the curly cherry, with walnut accents, book matched in several areas with two hidden compartments true to the period of when this type of furniture was made. Back in the day, (banks did not exist), folks hid their important documents and their dollars! The longer drawer was of his own idea but still drilled with the necessary holes to allow for airflow and eliminate deterioration of the precious paper goods. Mr. Vance does do custom work and I would love for his tilt top table to have a horse inlay. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jg-ZNO_Os4Y/TkHoOf-l-iI/AAAAAAAAAf0/Ap3bw0p1tSI/s1600/455.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jg-ZNO_Os4Y/TkHoOf-l-iI/AAAAAAAAAf0/Ap3bw0p1tSI/s400/455.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">John Kessinger, the area's premier cooper maker was delighted to talk with people, share his technique and offer interesting tidbits of information regarding his ancestors. A cooper is another word for a wooden bucket. Mr. Kessinger's people came to America in the 1700's and thankfully continued to pass this important craft to their younger generations. He teaches and currently is ready to take on another apprentice should you know of anyone interested. It takes a great amount of skill to craft his water worthy vessels though most today would purchase his beautiful buckets for decorative purposes. I think they would look wonderful holding a large fall floral arrangement!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>The room began to get crowded and I had one more artisan to meet. Ervin Jones, a Tamarack Artist and a member of Miappa specializes in crafting furniture and woodworking. He highlights wooden ornaments of domestic and exotic woods on his business card and rightfully so. The cute little birdhouse ornaments are one of a kind and so very pretty! But...this wooden bowl that had a 'sold' ticket on it was fabulous. With its scalloped edges and warm ginger tones I was immediately attracted to this amazing creation. Oh how I could just see it safely perched on a coffee table filled with potpourri or maybe nothing at all as the detailed veins would be hidden. He was working on a white vase and upon completion he let me hold the vase which was damp...interesting! There was another one just like it drying on the table. Visitors began to gather around and it was important for the artisans to talk with them so I politely left and strolled outside. <br />
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Regrettably I missed the Woods Walk that was scheduled frequently throughout the day. I am sure it would have been a wonderful walk through the cool woods to learn about the various trees. I was so busy talking with the artisans that I completely forgot and when I left the building, I was met with a lot of folks headed to the Petting Zoo so naturally I joined them. Those sweet little furry faces are such a draw.<br />
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So cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B3r1HMbnQBY/TkJ6RuC9Z-I/AAAAAAAAAhI/MGIXwAmU_uY/s1600/515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B3r1HMbnQBY/TkJ6RuC9Z-I/AAAAAAAAAhI/MGIXwAmU_uY/s640/515.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cX9CwiJplaI/TkJ6jT2iLXI/AAAAAAAAAhM/ep51G2vJhAo/s1600/517.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cX9CwiJplaI/TkJ6jT2iLXI/AAAAAAAAAhM/ep51G2vJhAo/s400/517.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lWJuefeWSyY/TkJ-JbjZb7I/AAAAAAAAAhQ/-dOgAsRqgOA/s1600/518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lWJuefeWSyY/TkJ-JbjZb7I/AAAAAAAAAhQ/-dOgAsRqgOA/s400/518.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His blissful smile is like a ray of sunshine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2NxJSnrvDCE/TkJ-jLTDxvI/AAAAAAAAAhU/T-10dMFyLJM/s1600/519.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2NxJSnrvDCE/TkJ-jLTDxvI/AAAAAAAAAhU/T-10dMFyLJM/s400/519.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLrHirTaotc/TkJ_PeLqwRI/AAAAAAAAAhY/Z0JT4rAr4uw/s1600/523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLrHirTaotc/TkJ_PeLqwRI/AAAAAAAAAhY/Z0JT4rAr4uw/s400/523.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Would Downy and Fluff remember me?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k3Pa3gjxf8A/TkJ_bLfogxI/AAAAAAAAAhc/F-IumSuQ9z8/s1600/520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k3Pa3gjxf8A/TkJ_bLfogxI/AAAAAAAAAhc/F-IumSuQ9z8/s400/520.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone has smiles at this Petting Zoo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1LlCSs1_bXc/TkKA9pApZyI/AAAAAAAAAhk/01r97vZQ_V4/s1600/530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1LlCSs1_bXc/TkKA9pApZyI/AAAAAAAAAhk/01r97vZQ_V4/s400/530.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7T4_HoVQE2M/TkKBPc5kcoI/AAAAAAAAAho/PNouJ0eGUJQ/s1600/537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7T4_HoVQE2M/TkKBPc5kcoI/AAAAAAAAAho/PNouJ0eGUJQ/s400/537.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I was departing the farm, I couldn't help but notice this little tent. The 'Mountain Man' had four different types of meat slowly cooking over a fire pit dug into the ground. Now that is authentic! I tasted a tiny bit of wild boar and elk but there was buffalo and some bacon to sample as well. Actually, the elk was very good and the wild boar wasn't too different from pork. He had a special marinade on the meat that was really quite tasty! Heritage Farm, always busy on a Saturday, hosted a wedding as well as the celebration. 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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was truly a wonderful day at Heritage Farm. 'What Wood You Do?' offered fine examples of artisan craftsmanship and allowed the visitor a peak into how wood was worked back in the day as well as giving a glimpse into modern day examples of a variety of very fine creations. I hope you enjoyed reading about these talented individuals. Most do not have nor want websites, therefore, there was no link to their name however, they do have emails. Should you be interested, just post a comment and I can give you the information. With Christmas just around the corner, you may want to support these talented individuals all while preserving our Appalachian heritage. What Wood You Do? was a perfect example of the Heritage Farm motto....preserve the past, appreciate today and build for the future. </div>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-76460731988403908822011-07-08T08:50:00.000-07:002011-07-08T08:57:29.774-07:00Youth Fest Was a Fun Fest!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B_R9ocE1gOk/ThcL3jF3g_I/AAAAAAAAAcs/RMJts1_NzLc/s1600/238a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B_R9ocE1gOk/ThcL3jF3g_I/AAAAAAAAAcs/RMJts1_NzLc/s400/238a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Heritage Farm celebrated another Way Back Weekend last Saturday on July 2nd and this time it was all about the kids! Yes, there were two sweet goat kids but the human kids could be seen all over the place having a blast. And, I must admit, I felt like a kid again because I was really wanting to ride the wagon and take the new History Holl'r Tour!<br />
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</tbody></table>Audy was busy driving the old Ford tractor which faithfully hauled the wagon carrying several families on board making their way up the wooded trail, so I wandered to Pioneer Homestead to see what was going on and take some pics before the tour arrived. Ah, look how cute Audy's daughter is in her pink pioneer dress! I loved this. Kate was very becoming in her calico and the two were busy explaining how the settlers cooked over the fire to some visiting families. Kate prepared pinto beans, spinach, and various breads for folks to sample. The cabin was dark inside but the flickering flames of the candles cast a warm and inviting glow.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready for the next group to sample hearth cooking.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can you imagine how difficult it was to regulate the heat? I love my oven!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kate managed to squeeze in a meeting and both are organizing part of September's Way Back Weekend which will include a Cast Iron Cook Off! Love to cook? Enter and you might win!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I sat a spell and briefly listened to their plans but soon heard the creaking of the old wagon wheels headed up the holler so I ran across the creek and hitched a ride. I wanted to see that Mountain Man! The road was bumpy and although my camera can prevent 'hand' shake, technology is not quite there for complete body shake, so no pictures were clear enough to post... and, we lost a wheel! Just like in the old days but the wheel was for decoration purposes and thankfully we were able to continue. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mountain Man explained all the steps of loading the rifle with powder which was a long process. Good thing there were no grizzly bears!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>History Holl'r proved to be a fun tour and I was looking forward in petting those little goat boys. Yellow Goat Farm so generously brought the sweetest little goats for the kids to pet. I fell in love with the lighter colored baby and so wanted to take him home. His eyes were full of love for his human friends. If you enjoy goat cheese (who doesn't?), wonderful smelling soaps, jams and jellies, then Yellow Goat Farm is the place for you. I did not want to leave that little pen but it was almost time to close the farm so I needed to visit Bee Lady and see what she was up to.<br />
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A great time was had at Heritage Farm during Youth Festival! Although the celebration was nearing to close, kids continued to meander about, gaze at the horse, get their face painted, and run in and out of the petting zoo for one last look at the sweet little animals. Even the 'older' kids continued to browse around. It seemed they all wanted to stay but the rain began to sprinkle; a sure sign for me to depart. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PbXCLSbvL70/ThcL7_5Vl8I/AAAAAAAAAcw/9-eD0gNOC7s/s1600/218a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="377" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PbXCLSbvL70/ThcL7_5Vl8I/AAAAAAAAAcw/9-eD0gNOC7s/s400/218a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-30925004282945254152011-06-29T08:50:00.000-07:002011-06-29T08:50:27.582-07:00Youth Festival This Saturday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-72felN1mGiQ/Tgs240WFQAI/AAAAAAAAAcc/8zWSvYoUfAQ/s1600/flyer+youth+festival.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-72felN1mGiQ/Tgs240WFQAI/AAAAAAAAAcc/8zWSvYoUfAQ/s400/flyer+youth+festival.jpg" width="308" /></a></div>Will you be home this Fourth of July weekend? If so, we've got an exciting day planned on Saturday, July 2nd for kids of all ages. Come to YOUTH FESTIVAL! From 10-3 there will be all sorts of neat things to see and do. My favorite is the new tour called "The History Holl'r". The wagon will take everyone up a holler. The Mountain Man Trapper will tell his big story of how he traveled over the rugged terrain to the Appalachian region to trap for pelts. He stayed on for months until he got enough to sell his furs back East. More stories will follow as the wagon makes its way past the cave towards the Pioneer Homestead where everyone can sample some Hearth food. <br />
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Yellow Goat Farm has agreed to bring some of their baby goats and sell their awesome cheese and sweet smelling soaps. The Bee Lady will bring her live bee hive which is always fascinating to see. The kids can get their faces painted and the Blacksmith will be displaying his wares. Oops, almost forgot, there will be some good food ready to eat in case the kids are hungry! The award winning museums will be ready for browsing and the kids will be able to participate in Hand's On Farm Fun. A full day, a fun day, a day that will fulfill your expectations. See you Saturday!Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-43611246409945613752011-06-07T13:20:00.000-07:002011-06-07T16:19:25.719-07:00It Was A Wonderful 'Way Back Weekend'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gbI-GGCgXjE/Te53dwiJzpI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/hNhJVpOL04Y/s1600/116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gbI-GGCgXjE/Te53dwiJzpI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/hNhJVpOL04Y/s640/116.JPG" t8="true" width="425" /></a></div>'Recycled Beauty' turned out to be a wonderful day! Folks came from all over and several of the inns were reserved bringing alive a regional interest of how common everyday tasks were done back in Appalachian yesteryear.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G98uZwRpEhQ/Te54DgvW4uI/AAAAAAAAAag/opoQ6Hf2aUE/s1600/130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G98uZwRpEhQ/Te54DgvW4uI/AAAAAAAAAag/opoQ6Hf2aUE/s400/130.JPG" t8="true" width="266" /></a></div>Recycled Beauty consisted of historic minded individuals who enjoy demonstrating and sharing their talents with other like minded people. There were spinning demonstrations, quilting displays, sheep shearing and the blacksmith was on hand displaying his wares as well. Some crafters were set up to sell their creative goodies too. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TJOfWHp7Zu8/Te53IETrSjI/AAAAAAAAAaI/EzDmdSfx0Og/s1600/128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TJOfWHp7Zu8/Te53IETrSjI/AAAAAAAAAaI/EzDmdSfx0Og/s400/128.JPG" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0dmBjwO6VDg/Te52vD5JwbI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/kKPx_sxJ4AQ/s1600/058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0dmBjwO6VDg/Te52vD5JwbI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/kKPx_sxJ4AQ/s400/058.JPG" t8="true" width="266" /></a></div>The queens of quilting were busy bees all day. Sandy Skidmore confirmed that not once did she have any down time and was pleased with the turnout. She taught the kids how to make jewelry, amongst the many other duties she completed while several other ladies brought quilting materials, finished quilts of all types and they all answered questions for those who were curious while working on new projects. The fabrics were so pretty, and I loved the feed sacks! The room was crowded but I managed to tiptoe around and photograph the gorgeous works of art. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YEMgy0EAQU0/Te56ESKa9II/AAAAAAAAAak/4hN-IOVZLVY/s1600/061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YEMgy0EAQU0/Te56ESKa9II/AAAAAAAAAak/4hN-IOVZLVY/s400/061.JPG" t8="true" width="266" /></a></div>I was in time to see the second sheep shearing demonstration. Belle, the beautiful mother of Downey and Fluff, was due for a 'trim'. A young woman, looking extremely capable, sat Belle down and began clipping. Belle was not really interested in having this done but after a few attempts to escape the loud foreign object gliding so close across her body, she settled in. I heard the frustrated calls of her sweet little lambs and went up to visit them. Was this the first time they were separated? They must have been frightened to be without their mama and continued to call and call. Their bahaaaaa's sounded so forlorn and full of worry. Fluff's was of a higher pitch and not as constant. Finally the deed was done and Belle was returned to her babies. Audy scattered a bit of corn for all of them which quickly disappeared.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>After watching the shearing, I wandered up a ways to see a tent with beautiful yarns and wool. In front were two pots each dangling from a metal tripod over smoldering logs. In one pot wool was boiled with an Osage orange dye and the other was dyed with a purple hue. How interesting to see first hand how wool was colored. Kate McComas is the area's most talented spinner and is very knowledgeable about the process of how the wool is cleaned and prepped for the dying process. She spins her yarns with expert hands as you can see in the pictures. Don't those pretty skeins make you want to learn to knit?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zPlXuWahKbQ/Te6FeqSHzqI/AAAAAAAAAcI/Ifd3RG0UCgQ/s1600/127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zPlXuWahKbQ/Te6FeqSHzqI/AAAAAAAAAcI/Ifd3RG0UCgQ/s400/127.JPG" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-62QxHJTRwBE/Te6FkUhDcQI/AAAAAAAAAcM/vUWT7mqUTsk/s1600/126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-62QxHJTRwBE/Te6FkUhDcQI/AAAAAAAAAcM/vUWT7mqUTsk/s400/126.JPG" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jVqsrzx8k-I/Te6FMF7_3qI/AAAAAAAAAb8/CnhJtSBCeXk/s1600/118.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jVqsrzx8k-I/Te6FMF7_3qI/AAAAAAAAAb8/CnhJtSBCeXk/s400/118.JPG" t8="true" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vBttuii6B20/Te6FQu63vmI/AAAAAAAAAcA/Uk2LNiFG0Ls/s1600/117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vBttuii6B20/Te6FQu63vmI/AAAAAAAAAcA/Uk2LNiFG0Ls/s400/117.JPG" t8="true" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Heritage Farm's Way Back Weekend series is truly a special gift for the public. The Perry's and their helpful friends diligently bring the Appalachian ways back to life one Saturday each month with a different theme. The clock ticks backwards while you meander around the farm and it seems as though you gently soak in what it really took to live in this area over a century ago. These celebrations are up front and personal...you can touch the newly sheared wool, hear the animals call, watch delicate fingers spin their magic or stitch bits of fabric into stunning designs. It was awe inspiring to feel the spirit of these present day pioneers subtly educating and welcoming each visitor while explaining their craft. Heritage Farm's 'Way Back Weekends' allow a new appreciation to come forth for the hard working generations long gone. Be sure to visit July 2nd for the 'Youth Festival' celebrating hands on farm fun. I am sure the kids will love it! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_AxmUXvBcx4/Te6GeICmRxI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/Sp_cW9Beal8/s1600/084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_AxmUXvBcx4/Te6GeICmRxI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/Sp_cW9Beal8/s400/084.JPG" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-76638058254498683752011-05-31T16:13:00.000-07:002011-05-31T16:14:21.852-07:00Come See What will be Stitched, Sewn, Sheared and 'Smithed'<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Be sure to stop by this Saturday, June 4th, for our Recycled Beauty celebration beginning at 10 am and lasting until 3 pm. Several demonstrations will be held throughout the day which will appeal to all sorts of folks including the children! Take a look at our flyer, print it out of you want, and join us for a great day of sheep shearing, blacksmithing, quilting and spinning! See you soon!Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-7918411922269334612011-05-23T11:44:00.000-07:002011-05-26T16:00:36.871-07:00June 4th Here We Come!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bwNQFENbzDE/TdqUYrqwkoI/AAAAAAAAAZM/hH38IFwR6vQ/s1600/030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bwNQFENbzDE/TdqUYrqwkoI/AAAAAAAAAZM/hH38IFwR6vQ/s400/030.JPG" width="318" /></a></div>Heritage Farm survived! The vicious storms did take their toll on the big field and tried its best to muddy up the farm but the Perry crew overcame that hurdle rather quickly. Although the annual festival was cancelled all is not lost. Get ready for June 4th! Recycled Beauty is the theme for that Saturday of celebration and from 10-3 it will be like a mini festival! Demonstrations of all types will be shown such as blacksmithing, rug braiding, spinning, and don't forget to bring the kids. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6TUt7tHokvs/TdqUHHhSoiI/AAAAAAAAAY8/zUTJHaNTqwY/s1600/019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="375" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6TUt7tHokvs/TdqUHHhSoiI/AAAAAAAAAY8/zUTJHaNTqwY/s400/019.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Be sure to pop by the new welcome area right beside the office. It is a lovely spacious room that allows visitors to watch a quick video showing how Mike and Henriella Perry began Heritage Farm and the progress made to bring it to its glory today. What a perfect way to begin your tour. I love the old photos and the farm looked so different back in the day! Gorgeous pieces of glass are displayed as well as other gifts ready for purchase. Heritage has been very busy this Spring. They also built a new addition to Heritage Hall expanding it to allow for larger groups. What a great place for a meeting, I love all of the windows and this room is no comparison to the usual drab and closed in meeting areas provided by most hotels. Recently the folks from the Cabell County Board of Education brought 120 for an all day meeting including a catered lunch (Heritage Hall can accommodate 200 very nicely). Thank you Cabell County BOE!<br />
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Most of the farm animals love when the school kids arrive....they mooooed, bahahahaaaaed, and squawked as soon as they could hear the youngsters exit the bus. What friendly greetings! Audy Perry asked me to accompany them on the tour so that I did and it was a lot of fun.<br />
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This morning they only had a group of 40 which was split into two sets. (Heritage Farm is a very popular attraction for the tri-state school children due to the educational benefits they receive during their visit). I joined the kids with their teachers on the wagon ride and rode in the very back. We passed the big dairy barn and stopped while Audy described the animals who used to live in the beautiful structure. We then back tracked down to the other end going thru the covered bridge. The kids delighted in being jostled around while I whinced at each bump trying to save my poor arthritic spine. They laughed with glee at the very fact that I did not like those bumpy bumps and continued to happily bounce in their seats until we arrived at the wooded fenced area. Moulan, the resident cow, along with her friends; a sheep, a pot bellied pig, two donkeys and the sweet little black dog live beneath the tall shady trees separated with fencing but allowing good visuals so each breed can see each other. Moulan moooed a loud hello causing all sorts of human variations attempting to mimic her call. For a minute I regressed and began moooing away with the kids....I must admit it was fun and it tickled them to see an 'old' person acting like their age which came very easily for me!<br />
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After Audy's entertaining but educational explanations about each animal, we were on our way back into the village for a stop at the Children's Hand's On Center. The tiny bodies formed into a line and one by one entered the vintage building. Cute little hand painted chairs allowed each child a seat while they listened to the guide explain how Appalachian life was lived back in the day. Afterwards, they got to milk a cow ( a fake cow), grind some corn, wash some clothes, churn butter, pump water out of the well and peek inside the (fake) chicken nests to see the eggs. I enjoyed watching how the kids interacted with the tasks. I didn't see too many boys 'wash' clothes, but all of them milked the cow and pumped the water.<br />
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Time to go back outside to the petting area! This was very exciting for the children and once again they repeated the various noises they were hearing. Mother sheep was the loudest of the four legged creatures and I couldn't wait to get in there to see her. She had two baby lambs by her side! After sanitizing our hands, the fun began....Audy educated the children about turtles and chickens while his wife Laura held two sweet little bunnies then later a frightened yellow duckling.<br />
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The final portion of the tour led us all up to the Industrial building where the kids listened about the various jobs that were held as time progressed. They learned about timber and coal and toured the coal mine. There was a sign forbidding photos, but as you bent over while in the mine you could see several different displays featuring mannequins posed as miners performing their labor intensive jobs with picks and shovels, etc. Words could not describe the difficult conditions and it was good for the kids to see this. <br />
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The tour was now over and all of the kids walked, skipped and hopped back to the bus while their growing minds filed the new experiences into happy but educational memories. What fun it was to have shared this tour with them! A big thanks goes to Audy and the crew both human and furry for being such wonderful hosts! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Audy gave some friends a wagon ride over to see the sheep herding.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everyone was waiting and watching while sheep could care less mowing the grass with their quick jaws. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sukey and Bess following directions from Suzanne Long.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sukey being older and experienced, rarely took her eyes from Suzanne.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See? Sukey still watches Suzanne while Bess might want to play.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the end of the demonstration, Suzanne plays follow the leader with no voice commands. Pretty good!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Time flew by and another demonstration began as I was leaving. </td></tr>
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<strong>Walking the Fence Line</strong><br />
<div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">If you have ever released cows into a new pasture, the result is always the same - they munch on the new delicacies for awhile and then it begins - a steady march to explore the fence line. No matter how large the pasture, the cows set out to walk the boundaries of their enclosure and if a fence is down or there is a gap</div><div></div><div align="left"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">you can be sure that is the first place they will discover! We humans are no different. Something about limits</div></div><div align="left"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">hurts our pride - why can’t I go there? why can’t I do that? However, like the good farmer, God has placed those boundaries for our protection, he knows what lurks beyond the fence line that will lead to our distress and destruction. <br />
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<em>Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord god as he walked in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord god among the trees of the garden. Genesis 3:8</em><br />
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<strong>This post is written by Audy Perry and Number #3 of Audy's Animal Anecdotes.</strong><br />
We are linking with <a href="http://www.verdefarm.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Farm Friend Friday</span></a> and look forward in reading all of the farm blogs!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7B8OPR3Doak/TV8IoAyyfQI/AAAAAAAAAUM/OEqcwmWHDcE/s1600/909230156_zmsxN-L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" j6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7B8OPR3Doak/TV8IoAyyfQI/AAAAAAAAAUM/OEqcwmWHDcE/s400/909230156_zmsxN-L.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">"When looking for a venue for my wedding, I knew I wanted an outdoor place that was beautiful, rustic, inviting, and homey." When Allison arrived at Heritage Farm she "fell in love"! She</span> explained to me she wanted a large field with a fresh outdoorsy appeal and Blackberry Inn was the perfect choice. "<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">I knew that most people got married inside of your chapel, but I was determined to find a flat outdoor place big enough to seat my 200+ guests. The Blackberry Inn was perfect!"</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">"It was SO shabby chic, and everything I had imagined. Plus, the staff at Heritage Farm was so sweet and helpful it was a pleasure working with them!"</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div>I hope you enjoyed viewing these lovely captured moments that Mr. and Mrs. Jay Graham experienced on the farm and if you have love on your mind and a wedding in your future, be sure to call us. Thank you Alli for taking the time to share with us your descriptions and photos of your picture perfect day!<br />
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</div>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-63783530974151352352011-02-14T12:40:00.000-08:002011-02-14T12:42:29.531-08:00Llama Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UScEqO_ThW0/TVmR6F0CxKI/AAAAAAAAATw/z0D4gPxGfBI/s1600/125a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UScEqO_ThW0/TVmR6F0CxKI/AAAAAAAAATw/z0D4gPxGfBI/s400/125a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Valentines Day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see we have lots of love here at the farm, especially with our llamas who love giving kisses!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What is the fascination with the Past? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Why do so many people yearn for the Good Old Days, when life was felt to be more simple and families were thought to be closer? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Why did our grandparents and earlier ancestors seem happier and more content with life eventhough they lacked all the modern conveniences we take for granted today? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What is it that we feel we are missing that we believe they possessed? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What is our fascination with the Amish or visiting and studying the various communal groups of the past like the Shakers?</span></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The ultimate question may be asked in many different ways. In fact in many instances the question can’t not be even precisely phrased, but is reflected by the gnawing feeling by many that we are lacking something that many people in the past seemed to enjoy and that something, whatever it is, has been lost. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMnfhoBFC08/TVWx4FFuxTI/AAAAAAAAATk/ZmtFN1at-Vo/s1600/gena+neal+and+elijah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMnfhoBFC08/TVWx4FFuxTI/AAAAAAAAATk/ZmtFN1at-Vo/s400/gena+neal+and+elijah.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The answer or answers to these questions remains somewhat of an allusive mystery. What could possibly be attractive living without indoor plumbing, electricity, central heat and air conditioning? Who really wants to go back to the horse and buggy for transportation or the telegraph for communication?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who would want to not have available all the modern life saving medicines and hospitals as well as professional trained doctors and nurses to care for us? There has been a recent movement by homesteaders who are willing to forego these modern conveniences. It is trying to define what it is we believe we are missing or have lost that is the challenge and whether we can regain it without sacrificing our modern conveniences.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Our lives today are extremely complex compared to those of yesteryear. <strong>We are surrounded by things we do not understand</strong>, <strong>can’t make or even repair.</strong> When is the last time you tried to repair something? Perhaps this is why we admire the artifacts of the past. They were often hand made with great pride. The dates and names or initials were inscribed as reminders to the future of their existance. Who can resist the beauty and creativity of a hand stitched quilt made with recycled clothing or the smooth comfortable hand made tools of the craftsman of yesteryear? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: #0400; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: #0400;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>It is my opinion that the key to our fasciation with the good ole days is the fact that people were able to provide for themselves</strong>. Imagine being able to build your own home, raise and produce your own food and even make your own clothing and footwear. They knew the satisfaction of a job well done and had pride in their work. They experienced joy and satisfaction in providing life necessities for themselves and their families. They knew contentment at the end of the day and the joy of a good night’s sleep, tired from hard work, but having the satisfaction of having done their best. </span></span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Things seem to control us today instead of us controlling things.</strong> In fact it may be even worse than that for many. The more things we have the more things we believe we need. Life seems almost defined by our accumulation of things. We somehow believe our ancestors learned to be content with what they had or at least what they reasonably could expect to get. We are fascinated by the stories of our elders particularly at Christmas when they relay to us the joys of receiving an orange or a hand made toy. We compare this to our experiences of hearing our children ask us “is that all?” after they spent at least an hour of non-stop opening of expensive gifts. Don’t get me wrong we adults are every bit as bad as our children.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Maybe we have too much time on our hands.</strong> How many times have you heard<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>children complain there is nothing to do or adults echoing similar thoughts. Even when we have spare time we have difficulty using it wisely. <strong>How often have you heard there is nothing worth watching on TV?</strong> However we continue to sit there and watch TV. These spare moments were few and far between in the past but when they did occur they were used to make something, a quilt or even a musical instrument. It is difficult to imagine making a banjo or fiddle and teaching yourself how to play it and then later teaching someone else how to play it or make one as well. Crafts and skills were preserved and passed on from generation to generation. Thankfully there are people today who use their time wisely and can make many wonderful objects with their own hands. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-88291613574054814522011-01-26T10:17:00.000-08:002011-01-26T10:25:15.986-08:00Whoo Hoo! Way Back Weekend Schedule<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TUBkNoFSTGI/AAAAAAAAATE/LIAe5ef_D2A/s1600/sheep_herding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TUBkNoFSTGI/AAAAAAAAATE/LIAe5ef_D2A/s400/sheep_herding.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Hey everyone, Heritage Farm finalized the 2011 Way Back Weekend festivities. This is so exciting I can hardly wait for April to begin. Check out the dates below and mark your calendars! I am so looking forward in blogging about these events...look out dear husband, some sheep might be in our future as that one is my fave! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">April 9 Wild and Wooly </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sheep Herding and Sheering, Demonstrations, Spinning and Felt Making</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">May 14 Annual Spring Festival</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Huge Celebrations of all the Farm Museums</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Aug. 6 Woodworking </div><div style="text-align: center;">Learn from the Talented Fred Friar</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oct. 1 Fall Harvest Festival</div><div style="text-align: center;">Celebrating Traditional Appalachian Food-Yummm!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nov. 5 Hand Blown Glass </div><div style="text-align: center;">Featuring Dave Osburn and his Beautiful Creations</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-87037248034462502782011-01-18T09:25:00.000-08:002011-01-18T10:00:16.975-08:00Farm Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TTXHWnb0bkI/AAAAAAAAASM/gvgqDJRjdF0/s1600/084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TTXHWnb0bkI/AAAAAAAAASM/gvgqDJRjdF0/s400/084.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yesterday afternoon I had the privilege of visiting Heritage Farm to meet with Audy. Although it was cold and the chilling drizzle sharply reminded me that winter is here to stay, I just had to visit the animals! Dressed in clothing that was not suitable for our walk down the lane, nor visiting the beautiful animals in their large enclosures, I threw all clothing concerns out of my head and pretended I was in my Carharts, refusing Audy's kind offer of a ride. <br />
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</tbody></table>I wanted to walk past the peaceful old log structures and pretend I was in another time even if it was for only a few minutes. I wanted to breath the fresh air and smell the 'barn scents' that are different from my farm since I only have horses. I wanted to hear the variety of greetings that arose from the sweet little animals who were thrilled to see their beloved Audy. Their unique calls were most welcoming! So, Audy and I walked towards the barn and I got to experience all of these precious joys. Simple to some maybe, but so very important to me. As you browse these adorable images, can you see the love and affection in all of these sweet faces?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the moment we arrived, I heard what I thought was a sheep call, but no, this little goat was talking up a storm! Rascal, what are you saying?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Audy said I had gained a new friend! Rascal, do you live up to your name?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silkie Sam was chirping to himself the entire time! So cute!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-72269515202763913642011-01-05T13:10:00.000-08:002011-01-06T01:39:51.899-08:00Audy's Animal Anecdotes - The Thief Who Made Me Think<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TSTdduxG97I/AAAAAAAAAQY/F3RKlsgbups/s1600/raccoon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TSTdduxG97I/AAAAAAAAAQY/F3RKlsgbups/s400/raccoon.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">Audy Perry, the son of the founders of Heritage Farm wanted me to share his collection of short stories that began as simple observations of the daily doings on the farm, some tragic, though some not, but all have been written with the dear Lord in mind and lessons we can learn providing we are teachable. The following is another of Audy's stories with just a wee bit of editing.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TSTdifSXfpI/AAAAAAAAAQc/B0IFxvcmp9k/s1600/raccons2coons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TSTdifSXfpI/AAAAAAAAAQc/B0IFxvcmp9k/s400/raccons2coons.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="color: #cc0000;">Just past midnight on one rainy Saturday, I was awakened by the panicked barking of our dogs. I opened the back door to find our soaking wet canines voicing extreme disapproval at a thief! This thief was not of the human kind but dressed in gray and black stripes with four legs, a tail and the traditional black mask. A raccoon had invaded their feed bin causing this great disturbance. Not wanting to get wet, I reached for an old baseball and threw it at the bandit and with uncharacteristic accuracy I manged to land the ball smack on its' side. Quite proud of myself, I thought for sure it would run away for good and I could return to my warm bed. This was not to be! The raccoon proceeded to scale the corner of our home and scurry onto the roof! The end result was a very scary attic meeting and a $100 repair bill. I will say that the raccoon is no longer living at my house. However it donned on me, I lost a night's sleep and a good bit of money over the defense of a forty-seven cent can of dog food! If I had just let the dogs in the garage, it would have been much easier, safer and less costly. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TSTdlXq6tOI/AAAAAAAAAQk/kBOe8eA3Svk/s1600/raccoontree-coon1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TSTdlXq6tOI/AAAAAAAAAQk/kBOe8eA3Svk/s400/raccoontree-coon1.jpg" width="293" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Many "battles" in our life are like that what I had experienced. We go into situations thinking the only way to "win" is by defeating everyone who opposes us, and we expend massive amounts of time, energy and resources fighting battles that could be avoided altogether if we would just pause and look for alternative solutions that don’t escalate the situation. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><em>But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then</em></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><em>peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit,</em></span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><em>impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><em>harvest of righteousness. James 3:17,18</em></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TSTdjLRiMEI/AAAAAAAAAQg/PXMqlI4Tuk0/s1600/raccoon1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TSTdjLRiMEI/AAAAAAAAAQg/PXMqlI4Tuk0/s400/raccoon1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Way to go Audy! How the world would be a different place if each of us would heed this lesson and put it on our to do list for 2011. Happy New Year everyone, may your year be filled with much love, peace and prosperity!</span></span></div>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-12210093910386197162010-12-29T09:31:00.000-08:002010-12-29T09:31:12.081-08:00Heritage Holidays Annual Christmas Concert<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TRtv3k0o91I/AAAAAAAAAQU/ja1bfgQ7Z-o/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TRtv3k0o91I/AAAAAAAAAQU/ja1bfgQ7Z-o/s400/photo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's hoping you had a very Merry Christmas and the weather cooperated in your part of the world. Heritage Farm hosted a most joyful singing celebration in the old log church the weekend before Christmas. This annual concert series is by Cantanti di Festi and benefits <a href="http://www.fiarivercities.org/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Faith In Action</span></a> which provides free non medical assistance to the eldery and adults with disabilities. The snow blanketed the farm with cold white crystals but inside the dense log walls we sat in the wooden pews hearing the four merry voices sing Christmas songs from all over the world. Linda Dobbs, mezzo soprano organized the concert and we give her a huge thank you for her hard work and narration. She relayed to the audience various traditions of how the children of Germany, Spain, France and even South America celebrated the birth of Jesus. The other talented voices that mesmorized us were Joan Pappas, soprano, Jeffrey Pappas, tenor, and Robert Wray, baritone while Alanna Cushing played the keyboard and the old pump organ. Take a listen to 'The Holly and The Ivy', a traditional carol from the British Isles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy4BZjTH4ziw2F_OIbeBDfU-7zMxDbgyrLWxiFD_AFUSgo9CR5cVg_fFXZqa2GdtMSv1mz7DGDS3BJw3UKXXQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />
Linda formerly lived in Germany during the late 50's and collected German ornaments and decorations. Joan's ancestors were from Holland and she displayed those darling wooden clogs. It was really neat seeing the authentic little knick knacks that brought life to the window sills. <br />
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Click on the authentic French Christmas song 'Tour, Louro, Louro'. It was very entertaining to hear how other countries sing their traditional songs.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A German carol, 'Kommet Irh Hirten' (Come O' You Shephards) sung by Linda Dobbs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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An upbeat Spanish carol about the Immaculate Conception and the Nativity of Christ called 'Riu, Riu Chui'.<br />
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</div>Tap your toes and listen to Jeffrey Pappas sing solo the Venezuelian 'La Jornada' (The Journey) Christmas song.<br />
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</div>The final song was 'Go Tell It On The Mountain' and then the crowd joined in for 'Deck the Halls' and 'God Rest You Merry Gentlemen'. The concert was such a nice way to celebrate the upcoming holiday and learn about other cultures. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas filled with joy and happiness. Have a safe and happy New Year!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TQbTZDFMGhI/AAAAAAAAAPk/w7N8VK8BDSg/s1600/audy+turtle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TQbTZDFMGhI/AAAAAAAAAPk/w7N8VK8BDSg/s400/audy+turtle.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #cc0000;">Animals have been an integral part of my life for almost four decades. Growing up on a farm just outside of Huntington, West Virginia, I always loved playing with the dogs, cats, ducks, cows and anything else we could find roaming the hills and splashing in the creeks. When our family farm became <em>Heritage Farm Museum & Village</em>, a farm petting zoo was a great opportunity for me to share my love of animals with children of all ages.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TQbULYyaioI/AAAAAAAAAP4/NHqxf5g9KH4/s1600/021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TQbULYyaioI/AAAAAAAAAP4/NHqxf5g9KH4/s400/021.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><span style="color: #cc0000;">God could have created a world of just plants and humans to tell His story but I believe He provided the gift of animals to teach us about ourselves and our relationship to an almighty, yet loving God. This series will be about my favorite animal insights over the years. Take a look at God through a different set of eyes each day and along the way you may discover a “new you” as you learn about a “new ewe” - the one and only Lamb of God.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TQbT3rwJreI/AAAAAAAAAPw/M5wHQvFYyvs/s1600/023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TQbT3rwJreI/AAAAAAAAAPw/M5wHQvFYyvs/s400/023.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Part One...Have you ever purred in God’s lap?</strong> The cat is the only animal I know that has an auditory, physical response to contentment - the purr. It is gratifying not only to the feline but also the owner. The other morning I sat down in the zoo during feeding time and Charky (9 month old grey & white kitty I rescued from the pound) jumped up on my lap, got comfy and immediately began to purr - he was safe in the lap of his master. Like Charky - each day we have a choice, we can choose to chase sparkly objects or little pieces of string which is fun for awhile but soon become tiresome and pointless or we can choose to be content in the lap of our Master. What will you choose today? </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TQbTPfmTSxI/AAAAAAAAAPg/865Dq6SeMFg/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TQbTPfmTSxI/AAAAAAAAAPg/865Dq6SeMFg/s400/photo.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="color: #783f04;">Way to go Audy! How timely this lesson is during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with so many of us trying to 'keep up' with all of our purchases and trying to please everyone around us. Perhaps if we simplify we will be pleasing ourselves and our Lord and contentment with who we are and what we have will fulfill our lives.</span> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What masterful musicians! It was such a treat to relax and become transformed back in time to the simpler days of yesteryear. Take a listen for yourself to "Come all Ye Fair and Tender Maidens".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This version of the old song was written by <a href="http://www.nea.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/fellow.php?id=2002_13&type=int">Jean Ritchie</a>. Ritchie is from eastern Kentucky and was raised as an Old Regular Baptist in eastern Kentucky, (alot like my husband's upbringing). She has risen to the top of the folk music genre and is nicknamed 'Mother Folk'. I found it to be a haunting ballad with sad undertones and so worth your click. She customizes the second stanza but I cannot find her lyrics online. Charlie Bowen's voice is incredible and he certainly does justice to this folk song.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPvksOYm2qI/AAAAAAAAAPc/cn2NPqgCLIU/s1600/023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPvksOYm2qI/AAAAAAAAAPc/cn2NPqgCLIU/s400/023.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Robin Kessinger, <a href="http://www.fretnfiddle.com/">Joe Dobbs</a>, Adam Hager and Charlie Bowen shared their talents on the cold blustery day at the farm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPvkV7aTXPI/AAAAAAAAAPM/aAVGRAxj8a4/s1600/025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPvkV7aTXPI/AAAAAAAAAPM/aAVGRAxj8a4/s400/025.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.robinkessinger.com/">Robin Kessinger,</a> national award winning 'flatpicker'.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPvkZx0ko2I/AAAAAAAAAPQ/YY4G1Afa0_E/s1600/026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPvkZx0ko2I/AAAAAAAAAPQ/YY4G1Afa0_E/s400/026.JPG" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.robinkessinger.com/">Adam Hager,</a> recently won the 2010 Guitar contest at the Robin Kessinger Festival.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPvkd_eosJI/AAAAAAAAAPU/3sI0l-OXAag/s1600/027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPvkd_eosJI/AAAAAAAAAPU/3sI0l-OXAag/s400/027.JPG" width="322" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.1937flood.com/">Charlie Bowen</a>, member of the band 1937 Flood and long time local musician.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPvkpK8xJfI/AAAAAAAAAPY/HSk0xx5H3rY/s1600/034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPvkpK8xJfI/AAAAAAAAAPY/HSk0xx5H3rY/s400/034.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brrrr, the snow was falling fast and it was time to go home and drink some hot chocolate. A warm thank you to the fabulous four who so kindly filled our ears with a couple of hours of pure Appalachian musical bliss.</div>Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306806179632178784.post-67012865835867003382010-12-02T05:00:00.000-08:002010-12-02T08:23:06.161-08:00Christmas Appalachian Concert This Saturday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPcQ4cHvbQI/AAAAAAAAAOw/c2TpH90vtnU/s1600/Winter_2005-Old_Photographs_030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_em-As9DFndU/TPcQ4cHvbQI/AAAAAAAAAOw/c2TpH90vtnU/s400/Winter_2005-Old_Photographs_030.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Heritage Farm Museum begins the Christmas season by hosting their first <em>Way Back</em> <em>Weekend</em> concert on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 1-3pm. West Virginia musicians Robin Kessinger, Adam Hager, Joe Dobbs and Charlie Bowen will perform in the cozy confines of the old log Church. Reservations are recommended, so please call 304.522.1244. We will continue to have our guided Farm tours that day which are available from 10am to 1pm. Regular admission fees apply. Pictures and details will be shared with you next week. This is going to be spectacular!Heritage Farm Villagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777695702761756118noreply@blogger.com1