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The rosiest cheeks of all!

December 31, 2020 by Stowe Farm

The rosiest cheeks at Stowe Farm!

Leon has the rosiest cheeks and bluest eyes (well next to his grandpa Michael, dad Tim, and dog Kai). Aunt Katie knitted his beautiful hood, which he’s wearing as a chef hat in this picture.

Filed Under: cute, Stowe Farm kids

No better entertainment than a pile of dirt!

December 22, 2020 by Stowe Farm

no better toy than dirt

The boys could have spent the whole day in this pile of rich brown earth. There was a Stowe Farm work party going on. Of course they would have helped move the goat shelter, if they were a little taller.

Filed Under: Home 3, Stowe Farm kids

Entertaining ourselves

April 15, 2020 by Stowe Farm

Street game at Stowe Farm

Not sure who put it here, but this game was appreciated on a gloomy day, on a road which is very empty these days. I was feeling Meh until I moved to the Cha-cha box and danced among the bees! Thank you, chalk-fairy, whoever you are!  

Filed Under: cohousing, community, Stowe Farm kids

Our sweet Clover, 2004-2019

August 1, 2019 by Stowe Farm

Loving Clover, Stowe Farm Community's beloved mama goat

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June 15, 2019 by Stowe Farm

Stowe Farm baby goat, Cosmo, is born

Cohousing communities come in every shape and size. Stowe Farm is a rural, family-friendly community with single family homes that are clustered on 10 acres. The community shares the remaining 80 acres. We will complete our 11 home capacity when the last 3 homes are built. Privacy and supportive neighbors benefit both children and adults… [Read More]

Filed Under: gardening, Stowe Farm kids

Inspecting the tree house

May 17, 2019 by Stowe Farm

Emma and Lucy checking out the community tree house at Stowe Farm.

Emma and Lucy are checking out the tree house construction and making sure water can be pulled up. It has since been built by Peter and Ed for the community and well used as many adventures have taken place there. The next of many Stowe Farm projects will be to put the rails on the… [Read More]

Filed Under: community, Home Bottom Right, Stowe Farm kids

Spontaneous gatherings happen in cohousing neighborhoods.

March 30, 2019 by Stowe Farm

Spontaneous gatherings in cohousing happens at Stowe Farm Community

Spontaneous gatherings happen in intentional communities. First it was Monique and Lucy playing hopscotch. Then on the way to get his mail, Charles joined in. Soon as Harley was passing by, Starlight and Charlotte needed to stop and see if anyone happened to have some treats handy. This is a true joy of knowing our… [Read More]

Filed Under: community, Stowe Farm kids, winter joys

Busy bees

November 1, 2015 by Stowe Farm

Monique and Jenny

Monique and Jenny were busy making ‘glue’ while rest of their families were painting and finishing the house.

Filed Under: Home Bottom Left, Stowe Farm kids

Monique’s monarch

August 28, 2015 by Stowe Farm

monarch butterfly in western mass

Kaylee captured this monarch butterfly on Monique

Filed Under: Featured below, Stowe Farm kids

Monique's Katywil vision

September 10, 2014 by stowe farm

Monique's vision for living at Katywil Farm Community

When considering if Katywil is a good fit for you, it helps to write/draw a vision of a perfect day 5 years from now. Just do it for yourself and see where it takes you! Here’s Monique’s (age 7).

Filed Under: cohousing, community, Stowe Farm kids

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An especially beautiful sunrise on January 6, 2021 An especially beautiful sunrise on January 6, 2021 at Stowe Farm Community. A day of hope — Just after this was posted, Congress was stormed. A reminder that besides hope and voting, there is much more to do for democracy, equity, and living peacefully on this earth.
Ruthann, Willa, and Ezra had an impromptu solstice Ruthann, Willa, and Ezra had an impromptu solstice gathering at the fire pit. Peter made his beautiful signature fire.
One last play in the dirt before switching to snow One last play in the dirt before switching to snow for the winter.
Thanks, Lynn, for painting our sign. The first sig Thanks, Lynn, for painting our sign. The first signs were taken after two days. The next sign was ripped off the roof after a week. This painted sign plus eight BLM signs have been up for about two months!! Persistence!
This little guy and Grandpa are getting inspired b This little guy and Grandpa are getting inspired by these interesting recipes for tomorrow’s dinner.
Many hands made setting up goat’s winter quarter Many hands made setting up goat’s winter quarters quick and easy at Stowe Farm.
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Life up here at Stowe Farm Community is "berry nice" around this time of year as we fill our bowls with fresh picked blueberries and raspberries from our planned gardens and harvest some of the wild blackberries too. More garden goodies and all about us at www.stowefarm.orgSummer's bounty rolling in with plenty of cucumbers to share in community for pickling, salads, and simply as a super crisp snack!A busy bee in the summer season in Lynn's flower garden. We too are busy at Stowe Farm Community harvesting veggies and berries from the gardens and     putting food by to enjoy throughout the rest of the year. More at www.stowefarm.orgLynn had a beautiful sunflower in her gorgeous gardens this year. On this day the birds were singing as the sunflower swayed in the gentle summer breeze and the clouds rolled by in the blue, blue sky. Simply splendid! More connections to nature at www.stowefarm.org
Thank you, Ed for sharing this magical moment after the storm yesterday here at Stowe Farm Community.Harley's butterfly garden is attracting the guests she had hoped for with many blooms available in the sweet summer sun.Berries are ripening throughout our community in the hot summer sun. Some folks have their own home grown patches and there are wild ones to be picked by both humans and the local black bear!
The babbling brook that runs parallel to our community is lush with all sorts of glowing greens throughout the summer. A sweet spot to cool off on a hot summer's day!Peter has a grafting project going on one of the apple trees in our old orchard. Time will tell how it turns out - stay tuned!FrogsThe summer storms have been passing through multiple times each week as the heat and humidity have arrived. We are glad of the rain for the fields and gardens. More at www.stowefarm.org
A few apples continue to grow in the summer sun out in the old orchard here at Stowe Farm Community. Some may be used for cider in the autumn. Sweet!We are surrounded by lush greens and sunshine as summer is in full swing here at Stowe Farm Community. Plenty of open spaces to walk in nature. Discover more at www.stowefarm.orgJuly Morning at Stowe FarmSummerBreeze
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