Studio Hill

Today was a strange one. It was warm and sunny, so the kids and I were outside for about 8 hours of the day—and we were all happier for it. * In the evening we found out that the school closures would continue through the end of the year. I know there ar… jmcd.me/2Un0vb1

And now, a daily diversion of clear skies, still mountains, and munching sheep, with full bellies.🌞 jmcd.me/2wtpqAz

It’s been interesting to visit the grocery store in the last couple of weeks. Like most places, our supermarket is perpetually out of toilet paper, but do you know what other section is bought out as soon as it’s filled? The natural meats. —————- Jesse a… jmcd.me/3bkkyfO

I was having a low day, and this image of my three year old daughter lifted me up. * The unknown is scary. It’s ok to take turns being brave. Today, I’m following her. * #wecandohardthings #regenerationgeneration jmcd.me/2J9JSZD

What she lacks in legs, she makes up for in ears! Farm dog Mischa, leads the way to the hayfields, followed by Head Shepherdess, Miranda, on the green machine. jmcd.me/3b61e5O

Despite the overwhelming nature of the global news, the small world of the farm continues on, mostly unchanged for the moment. Last week the sheep left their winter paddocks, and moved out onto the hay fields to start another season of holistic planned … jmcd.me/2TRQqm5

UPDATE //// Someone jumped on this quickly—and it’s now booked. ///////////////////// Hey folks! We just had a cancellation in the Schoolhouse for Valentines weekend! * If anyone is looking for a winter getaway with with a view, (from the hot tub too), … jmcd.me/379Nzco

Egg Vault: Access granted 🥚🥚 jmcd.me/2tzZMs3

We said farewell to 2019 with a bonfire that we lit up, as the snow came down. I don’t remember the last New Year’s where I actually made it to midnight, but it was well worth it. * We’re ready to embrace the next year with more intention, and less react… jmcd.me/2QRDUA8

The sheep and I have talked it over, and we’d much prefer the recent two feet of snow, to the monsoon and mud week that followed. These creatures are remarkably well adapted to winter conditions when it’s cold and dry. But everything changes when you com… jmcd.me/38IzUKG

A little Schoolhouse magic from @steph.rapo . Short days outside make for long cozy nights in the cabin ✨ jmcd.me/38lFeDf

Ten degrees here this morning with sparkling snow, but @wingandaprayerfarm delivered us a sweet taste of summertime to brighten the breakfast table. We have a big, wild rhubarb jungle here at the farm, and Tammy and Char harvested a bunch of it in June a… jmcd.me/351Wc7D

Hello December. We’ve got a big snow storm forecasted for the next few days. Jesse spent yesterday picking up all of the piles, equipment, and stray tools, that have been hanging around the farm all summer and fall throughout project season. The plow and… jmcd.me/2LbzuCq

Thankful is how I’m feeling these days. Not because things have been easy, or effortless, but because of the people who are around me when difficult things happen. * The people in our lives make all of the difference. They can drain you and fill you wit… jmcd.me/34tjtPR

The amazing @steph.rapo took this photo last winter, and I’ve been in love with it ever since. Thank you, Steph for finding all that color, light, and magic in the night sky up at the Schoolhouse! * (As I was typing this and staring at the picture, my 5 … jmcd.me/2XGSAoZ

Usually, all of the hens walk themselves into the coop in early evening and we close the door behind them for the night. Though sometimes, we find a straggler and have to cajole them out of a comically inaccessible hiding place, and drag them off to bed.… jmcd.me/338AvAZ

We had our first dusting of snow last week, but it felt like real winter showed up rather suddenly this morning—and happened all over the sheep. * More snow day pics to come... jmcd.me/2QxQG8w

I am made to be in old places. Does anyone else feel their soul settle a bit when they’re in an old building? The Studio is one of those places for me—I step inside and everything recalibrates. (I think it might exist outside of space and time. Possibly … jmcd.me/2CSpHww

Good morning, from Bumble—the ever-alert, relentless mouser, tag along-er-of-toddlers, barn cat for the ages. jmcd.me/2nI3Fbb

Portrait of a man, his chainsaw, and a chocolate chip cookie. My phone camera sees all things. It is known. jmcd.me/2lbEvAT