02/05/2026
Last night was the first event held at the farm...
A huddle by the fire led by Jade Miles from Black Barn Farm
Once the fire was under control, we settled in for chats about the world we live, how we can stay more connected; the tension between wanting to live your life a certain way but being pulled in other directions, like sitting on a fence with the post up your bum, it is uncomfortable; the importance of ritual...
I managed just a few photos, wanting to stay present in the moment and listen to the conversation...
Whilst there was a little wind, it eventually settled and the rain held off until we were finished eating our pumpkin soup and poached quince in the dark, the moon covered in cloud...
The memories of the evening will linger for a bit longer with a house filled with flowers, left over pumpkin soup (made from pumpkins grown on the farm, of course) and quince syrup...
And my thinking about what community looks like for me will continue...Maybe a pot luck lunch or dinner once a month, a working bee once a month or a regular crafternoon at the farm...Would love to hear your thoughts on this...
Thank you so much to Jade for guiding us in these conversations and sharing her beautiful story and the heartfelt life she lives...
If you want to learn more on how you can create community and togetherness, Jade's books are a great place to start, Futuresteading being the first and Huddle being the latest book.
