Old Time Community Fun of Country Dance Circle, square, and contra dances taught and called by practiced callers to the lively jigs and reels played by Relatively Sound Band. From 7:00-9:00 the first Saturday of every month. Organized collaboratively by Motherhouse, Inc and Taghhannuck Grange #100. January, March, April, June, July, September, October, and December [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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...
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
