Author Archives: Hope
New Principles and Intentions about Animals
by Anthony Weston After a lengthy process with significant time and effort from many members, the General Circle consented to four Principles and Intentions that relate to farm animals, pets, and food choices at Hart’s Mill. These P&Is offer a … Continue reading
Sunny Winter Workday, January 28, 2017
by Anthony Weston So many people showed up for our 1/28 workday and/or tours that I am worried I will forget someone if I try listing everyone! Suffice it to say that all along the route from Frazier Road down … Continue reading
California Ecovillage Odyssey
by Hope Horton and Paul Voss The first principle in designing permaculture systems is: Observe and Interact. It was in this spirit that Paul and I tripped off for a family visit in the California Bay Area, extending our stay … Continue reading
Showing Up for Community Housing, with Chuck Durrett
by Paul Voss On the evening of January 20, several Hart’s Mill members and friends came together in the Fellowship Hall of the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to hear Chuck Durrett speak on the topic, “Cohousing: A Community Approach … Continue reading
The Deed is Done
Today was a powerful day for Hart’s Mill Ecovillage. At about 1:00 pm, Alana Ennis signed over the title to 112 acres of beautiful fields, waterways, and woodlands which we will now call home. Alana, Katy, Paul, and Hope met … Continue reading
2016–A Year to Celebrate!
By Anthony Weston I was just back from Wisconsin, Amy was still in New York City, so I was alone for New Year’s night and decided to spend it on the land and at Hart’s Ease. The minute I got … Continue reading
World Soil Day
By Ginny Richter It may surprise you to learn that conventional farming practices worldwide have significantly contributed to climate change. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): The long-term conversion of grassland and forestland to … Continue reading
Village Schematic Design Nears Completion!
By Joe Cole On Saturday, December 17, Hart’s Mill members gathered for our final round of Schematic Architectural Design with our architects Suzy Cash, Frank Harmon, and Paul Drake. We met in the Arcadia Common House, and the architects shared … Continue reading
(Un)covering Ground at the December Work Day
by Anthony Weston December 3rd’s workday began before lunch on a sunny and brisk day. Paul was cutting firewood early on; Anthony arrived before lunch to set up the new loo; Charles and Christina soon arrived with their two-year-old … Continue reading
Architecture is coming into focus
by Joe Cole On Saturday, November 19th, Hart’s Mill members gathered for another Architectural Design Workshop with our architects Frank Harmon, Suzy Cash, and Paul Drake. We met in the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, and the architects shared their … Continue reading
