Making it a little easier to find Katywil. Thanks to Ed, Kathy, and Lynn for putting up the signs
Beet Gratin with Goat Cheese and Greens
This recipe is a little fussy but it is beautiful, delicious and healthy.
Sheep & WoolCraft Fair in Cummington
Come to Sheep & WoolCraft Fair in Cummington on May 24 & 25
Enjoy & Support CISA's Local Hero Restaurant Days
CISA’s Local Hero Restaurant Days – Tues, Aug 21st & Wed, Aug 22nd
Putting the Garden to Bed
With many hands the community garden was put to bed quickly. Read more…
Learn Centuries Old Craft of Timber Framing
In this weekend workshop we will learn the square-rule method of layout and assembly of a traditional timber-frame structure, and build a shelter for the wood-fired oven.
Katy Wil
Katywil is named for my grandparents, Kate Cole, above with me, little Billy Cole, and Will Cole with my younger brother, Frank, in 1950.
Bill's Udder Days
Though people who know me today may find it hard to believe, I was Fourth in the Virginia 4-H Club statewide Udder Judging Contest. While this never quite made it to my resume, it is nonetheless true. Here I am in 1964 with my show heifer, Wilcurt Frosty Belle, with whom I won a number… [Read More]
Trotting with Turkeys
On my walk, about 20 ft in front of me, were three turkeys. They saw me, but weren’t especially concerned. We all proceeded up the hill to the top of Stetson Brothers Road at a pretty good clip. At the top of the hill they flew off to the field and we parted ways. When… [Read More]
Katywill Foodies
Two foodies live at Katywil Ecovillage now—Haynes Turkle and me (Bill). If we were cheeses, he would be a local smoky bleu and I would be Velveeta. To our latest potluck, he brought Moroccan Chicken with a filo crust. I made a somewhat gelatinous chocolate bread pudding from a recipe I’ll never use again. I do, however, have… [Read More]