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Racism, Animal Rights and Local Farm

The intersection of racism and animal rights is discussed in Benedicte Boisseron's book, "Afro-Dog : Blackness and the Animal Question." The following response was written in February 2021 by Motherhouse founder, Debra Tyler as part of her studies at Union Theological Seminary. Last night, in misty darkness, I carefully worked my way down the icy [...]

By |2021-02-16T15:17:24-05:00February 16th, 2021|Coming Home|0 Comments

Earth Scroll: June 8-14 ~ Summoning Divine Helpers

A meditative video inspired by Earth Scroll, "Summoning" contains: readings from the Christian Testament, the Quran, the Torah, and "Medicine Cards" by J. Sams and D. Carson. Plus a sing-a-long tune, and a quote from Mother Teresa. All are read with a backdrop of the sights and sounds on or near Local Farm during [...]

By |2020-07-07T14:45:27-04:00June 30th, 2020|Earth Scroll|0 Comments

Earth Scroll: June 1-7 ~ Earth Scroll’s Week of Accounting

Debra gives a brief tour through the Earth Scroll seasons of New Life and Abundance as they lead up to the week of June 1-7, 2020. Earth Scroll's message of unity and peace is then presented in the out-of-doors of Local Farm in Cornwall, CT. This multi-faith meditative collection of readings and a song [...]

By |2020-07-07T14:50:46-04:00June 24th, 2020|Earth Scroll|0 Comments

Earth Scroll: May 24-31 ~ A Message of Unity and Peace

Debra gives a brief tour through the Earth Scroll seasons of New Life and Abundance as they lead up to the week of June 1-7, 2020. Earth Scroll's message of unity and peace is then presented in the out-of-doors of Local Farm in Cornwall, CT. This multi-faith meditative collection of readings and a song [...]

By |2020-07-07T14:53:36-04:00June 18th, 2020|Earth Scroll|0 Comments

Drumming Up the Full Blossom Moon in 2017

Setting intentions Drumming up the moon Feasting Blossom-filled Full Moon Salad Sending intentions downstream Thanks to Vicki for use of her drums and to all who participated in a very... Good Night!CLICK to visit our post about Drumming up April's Full Pink Moon...  

By |2017-05-19T10:13:54-04:00May 19th, 2017|Drumming|0 Comments

Drumming up the Full Pink Moon in 2017

A small but mighty group of drummers met at the Local Farm barn on April 11 to celebrate the rise of the Full Pink Moon. Thanks to Vicki, the yurt-space was set up with many drums to choose from.Being the first balmy evening of this year, we tried out the various drums, chose a favorite [...]

By |2019-04-17T14:01:49-04:00April 20th, 2017|Drumming|1 Comment

Drumming up the Full Worm Moon in 2017

Motherhouse held our first drumming workshop in the Local Farm barn on March 12, a wintry evening, with the rise of the full Worm Moon. Thanks to intrepid drummers; Vicki, Debra, Susan, Joan, Beth, Chris, Bianca, Nancy, Pat, and Zena; for braving the 18 degree outside air and warming our new yurt-space with rhythm, fellowship, [...]

By |2017-04-20T02:19:39-04:00March 23rd, 2017|Drumming|1 Comment

Board Meeting

In 2017, the Motherhouse Board of Directors will be meeting at Debra’s home for 12:00 lunch and business meeting on Saturdays; Jan 28, April 22, July 22, and Oct 28. During Board Meetings, we organize Old-Style Life Skills Series workshops, family dances, Meditation, Moon Gatherings, Eureka Farm Programs, Family Cow forums and other inspiring events [...]

By |2017-01-13T15:25:21-05:00January 13th, 2017|Special Events|0 Comments

Bat Count: Help Scientists Help Bats

Join us for a bat count at the Local Farm barn in Cornwall, CT Saturday evenings; May 13, June 10, July 15, Aug 12, and Sept 9; we'll watch the evening bug zappers come out on their shift of mosquito and moth patrol. Starting with a 6:30 campfire pot-luck supper, the official watch and bat [...]

By |2017-05-11T23:54:16-04:00July 25th, 2016|Special Events|0 Comments

Family Cow/Goat and Herdshare Info Forum

Mark your cowlendar and make sure there’s roominate for our Family Cow/Goat and Herdshare Info Forum on Saturday, February 27. Share stories, tails, resources, farm moos, and moore with fellow family cow and goat keepers. Herdshare bill advocates Mary Tracy and Brigitte Ruthman, will discuss new CT legislation that allows small farms to share milk [...]

By |2016-02-19T17:48:41-05:00January 15th, 2016|News|0 Comments
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