Author Archives: Hope
Memorial weekend workcamp
First of all, campers/builders have now closed up shop — partly because Tropical Depression Bonnie finally promised too much rain, but mostly because, under the meteorological gun, we actually completed our main project, which was to finish framing and roofing … Continue reading
May 8th Workday
It was a beautiful Mother’s day at Hart’s Mill! In the morning we were joined by about a dozen young adults from Pickards Mountain Eco-Institute and Elon University as well as many individuals and families who were seeing the land … Continue reading
March 28th (Easter Monday) Work Day
We had another fine and productive workday on Monday 28 March as the morning’s cool, wet, cloudy weather gave way to glorious breezy sunshine and a dozen or so Hartsmillers met for lunch at the Cedar Pavilion and then tours … Continue reading
Potato Planting Workday March 2015
It was another beautiful day on the land. Paul and Randy showed up early with an abundance of chopped up spuds waiting to be planted in the garden. They got to work tilling and building raised beds. Rita joined them … Continue reading
Accomplishments Timeline- 2014
Paul created this beautiful timeline describing all of the meetings, workdays, and other accomplishments of 2014. Take a look! [slideshare id=46401161&w=476&h=400&fb=0&mw=0&mh=0&sc=no]
MLK Day 2015 Workday Report
January’s workday got us from scratch to an almost-ready-to-go garden, thanks to Randy’s thorough planning and preparation and a lot of good work through the day by Randy, Paul, Geri, Susie, Anthony, Rachel, Matt, and Donna. Tall cedar corner posts … Continue reading
November 2014 Workday Report
Dear Hartsmiling friends: Thanks for everyone who could make it for a fine workday yesterday! Many people worked hard, mostly all day: Randy, Paul, Kyle, Colleen, Joe (Colleen’s cousin), Rita, Sheffa, Rachel, Peter, Ann-Michelle, and me; with Hope and Amy … Continue reading
October 2014 Workday Gratitude
Many thanks to everyone who showed up for the workday, tours, potluck, camping, etc. on Sunday 10/26! Seventeen people took part total over the course of the day, including two potential members on the tour. Paul and Anthony started the … Continue reading
Fall Equinox 2014 Workday Report
On Sunday 9/21 the morning commenced with a mowing-and-clearing crew of Randy, Stephen, Paul and Anthony, with Hope joining in early afternoon to help tour a new and promising group of interested folks – Amy joining later for dinner, with … Continue reading
Heading into Fall 2014
Late summer work on the land has continued! The main meadows have been mowed; a topological survey to the 2-foot level has been completed and passed along to our engineer; and Land Stewards have continued work on trail building (opening … Continue reading
