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There is a hint of fall in the air these days, but August is definitely still summer. It's kept us very busy with crop tending and harvesting, pasture rotating, second cutting hay, fairs, and a much-anticipated visit from our youngest daughter. Dave shows off the farm's newest additions; Felix (yellow) and Oscar (tiger), the kittens Whole Chickens Available After Labor Day! We are taking pre-orders for our first batch of broilers. We'll have the birds all processed and ready

We've been cutting hay, hauling horses around, visiting historical sites, celebrating Independence Day, and adding new chickens to the flock. Summer is a busy time for us, and this year has been no exception. Betsy poses with the wrapped first cutting hay crop. Holly and Tilly's Excellent Adventure A couple of weeks ago, our Suffolk Punch fillies embarked on their very own adventure. Holly and Tilly are currently visiting with a Suffolk stallion way far away in New York. Whil

Our big announcement this week is that the twin colts finally have names! We can't say that naming them wasn't a struggle. So many of the good historical and mythological twin references would be too hard to shout commands at a horse, and so many other ideas were too pop-culturey. Eventually we pulled inspiration from our nation's 250th anniversary and selected names from our founding fathers-- for the full naming story, check out our YouTube video. Welcome to Hank and Ned! R

It’s Twins! You all know that we’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lena’s colt, but nothing could have prepared us for what we found yesterday morning; Lena delivered twin boys! Twins in horses are very rare, and full term, live-birth twins are a miracle. We had no idea she was pregnant with more than one baby, and while both little guys are up and eating we’re working with the vet to make sure everyone is healthy and off to a good start. Be sure to sign up for notific

It's been a cold May, but we've gotten a lot of good work underway. From celebrating old animals, to welcoming new animals, breaking new ground and continuing old projects we're sliding straight into the busy time of year! The trusty wood-mizer put to use making some new sled runners Happy Birthday, Daisy May! Daisy May, in her youth This month marks the fifteenth birthday of good old stand by, Daisy May. Daisy is a red and white Holstein and was purchased by our daughter fro

April's weather whiplash is making it a little hard to get ahead on some tasks, but we're getting ready for truly warm weather. There's lots of work for the horses to help out with and lots of ambitious projects to set up for the summer. This bobsled we picked up in New York state needs a little work, but we're excited about the project! Creamy Taco Meat From: Kyle Swift Seasoned meat and melty cheese come together to make a fun extra hearty version of taco night. Ingredients

March sure was busy! We had a lovely visit with our youngest daughter and were able to celebrate her birthday. We're sad to see her go, but we've got more than enough spring work to keep us busy. Hitching up the team to get some manure spread now that the snow is gone Skirt Steak Marinade From Amber Clark Langford Need to add a little variety into your meal routines? Skirt steak can be tricky to work with, but it also can pack a lot of flavor and be served with so many differ

It's been cold here on the farm. Most of our winter has been spent clearing snow and dealing with cold weather equipment failures. We’re very grateful that the darkest parts of the year are behind us and the groundhog said only 6 more weeks of winter. The extreme cold this winter has brought us a lot of tractor problems, but we're grateful for our original "little tractor" who never lets us down Valentine's Day Plans? Special Dinner? Check. You still have more than a week to

It's 2026! We've got a lot going on right now, and a lot of things we hope to see accomplished in the new year. Some of our biggest resolutions: - Finish sugar house and catch sugaring season - Further increase our flock of chickens - Break Holly and Tilly to drive Hill Place trees made their debut as a true Christmas tree. This one is potted for our future use. Special Occasion Steaks Planning a special evening? Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Why not skip the cr

Betsy is back on the ground after spending nearly a month in the UK with our youngest daughter. That means its time to catch up on all the tasks that were sidelined while she was gone, prepare for Christmas, and make ourselves ready for spring. Maybe a white Christmas this year? Spring, here we come! It is hard to overstate how excited we are that we are on track to get our sugarhouse done and be ready to catch sugaring season this year. Dave just picked up this load of galva

November is a chaotic time for our family this year. Betsy will be traveling to stay with our youngest daughter for most the of the month and that means we have too much to do and not enough time to do it. That won't stop us from taking a well-deserved moment to appreciate all that we have to be grateful for! Thanksgiving is almost here! Not Having Company this Year? If you're not expecting a crowd at this year's Thanksgiving table, it might be a great idea to skip that 20lb

The leaves are all dropping and that means it’s time to turn our attention to winter’s fast approaching arrival. There’s always a lot to do in these weeks to get ready for the cold weather and holidays, and this year there’s even less time than normal. Betsy poses with the trusty Wood-Mizer as work on the sugarhouse gets underway. Classic Meatloaf From: Betsy Miller A true classic; enjoyed even by those who don’t like tomato or onions. If you have any leftover it makes a grea

Leaves are dropping, so that must mean we've crested the hill of summer. There isn't any time to slow down now, though! We have fall...

Summer is winding down, but we're not! We've got our new driveway open, which is going to be a huge improvement for visitors coming to...

We've sure been busy this month! We threw a big Hill Place 4th of July party with both of our daughters and all seven of our...

We've been cutting hay, working horses, and moving chickens around. We're also getting ready for a visit from our younger daughter and...

Spring is symbolic period of rebirth and new growth, and that has been true around here so far this year. Lots of baby animals are...

The theme on the farm lately is "mud." It's slowing up our chores, dirtying our dogs, and providing endless distractions (and outfit...