Spring Cleaning: Part One

When the snow melts and the cool air begins to warm, it means its time to shake off the winter blues and get ready for sunnier days! But wait. Where’s […]
Spring is in the Air at Rockcastle Ranch!
Everyone seems to have their own signs of spring coming, once you’re on the other side of winter. I noticed the smell of skunk the other day and the most […]
Lazy Sunday’s
Even those of us that work 7 days a week seem to be able to take Sunday and relax just a while at least in the morning. I tend to […]
The Curious Life of Cows
I was over doing chores last night and noticed something that I thought was a bit odd but none the less not unusual for cows. I have a sliding door […]
From The Rootcellar: Tallow and Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Here’s a great way to keep your feathered friends happy during the colder, winter months! At The Heron we are lucky enough to make our own tallow, rendered fat from […]
Seeing the Farm from My Window

My office is on the second floor looking out huge windows facing south which gives me a great view of the lands outside. I’m not enjoying looking out there this […]
Dreaming of a Great Blue Christmas

The period between July and December is typically the longest stretch away from the Heron that I’ll make in a normal year. So, me and Nate always look forward to […]
Making of the Dragon Sculpture
Every year for The Great Blue Heron Music Festival, Nathan and I attempt to make some sort of serious art installation. Last year, we made an animatronic flying bird that […]