We farmers took a few days to relax in Santa Barbara as part of our program. Here are some photographs of the lovely place we stayed! the view from the back porch a walk to the mission the autumn leaves on the wall one of my favorite lawns some of the books (some saved from the … Continue reading RETREAT!
Art at the farm
For a good long while, the farmhouse was graced with the presence of a local artist’s work. Below is Jose Zuniga’s piece on Frida. I absolutely love it! Jose inspired me to create some of my own art, and here’s my “Golondrina.” But, this blog is on more than “fine art”; it’s a showcase of … Continue reading Art at the farm
learning standard
Oh, the odd calculations of the insurance industry (auto, in this case). Apparently the insurance gods would rather we interns (with levels of stick-shift driving experiencing ranging from years to none) lurch around in the big white unpredictable farm pick-up truck to deliver our veggies than use our own vehicles for the job. homework assistance … Continue reading learning standard
Five loaves, two fish
While reading through some passages in the Bible’s book of Matthew, I got stuck on Matthew 14:13-21, the story that inspired our project’s name and the pendants that each of us were given at our house blessing earlier this year. In the story, Jesus seeks some time alone to process the violent death of his … Continue reading Five loaves, two fish
Yoga
For this post, I’m going to start with some blatant advertising because I know Sarah wouldn’t do it for herself. (But I have her permission 🙂 Perfect poster photo: Yoga. 5:30 p.m. every Monday at the Farm, 4720 E. Hueneme Road. Taught by the farmer – turned-yoga-instructor-who-can-do-awesome-moves-like-handstands-on-wet-sand Sarah Bagge. Oliver joins us for some deep … Continue reading Yoga
Rethinking family: Living Communally
A big part of the Abundant Table Farm Project is simply this: being (living, working, sharing, eating, cooking, cleaning, driving, meeting, enjoying, singing, communicating, crying, stressing, fearing, waking, pausing) together. And, as you all know, intentionally doing all that together takes time, energy, and ….much love, forgiveness, and grace. It’s a beautiful thing. Here’s some … Continue reading Rethinking family: Living Communally
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