The Northeast Organic Farmer’s Association in Vermont matches farms with public school classrooms each year in an effort to help communities make connections with local farmers and their excitement for agriculture. Our farm communicates with two fourth grade classrooms in a neighboring town. In a year of mutual exchange, the students and our farm form a special bond. My letters … Read More

A Step Back in Time…. We have joined the NOFA penpal program again this year. We exchange letters with a 4th grade classroom as part of their Vermont History Unit. This year, I decided it would be interesting to give them a historical perspective of the farm. Grand View Farm This picture shows the original house (on the left) attachedto … Read More

Nap Time An antique sleeping cot sits on our front porch. Our Bed and Breakfast guests enjoy lazy afternoons, lounging on the cot. They enjoy reading a book and looking out over the mountains, while relaxing on the cot. The cool breeze, warm sun, and birds chirping often lull them to sleep, and I find them sound asleep on the … Read More