Fall Colors

The autumn colors have been stunning this year. Even on gray days, the maples’ burnt orange and the walnuts’ bright yellows lit up the country roads.

The crops are nearly all harvested, and leaves swirl in front of the truck as I drive to the farm for chores. The first frost is nearing, and November is only a few days away.

The light of these trees in the sun I shall keep in my mind all winter long.

Thanks for Reading!

And I hope you feel refreshed and rejuvenated for the week ahead with this moment preserved in picture and prose. Consider:

• What light will you keep in your winter?

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This Week on the Farm

We’re preparing for the first frost, which could happen Monday night. One thing we’ll do is pull the water wagon out of commission so that the IBC container doesn’t freeze (it’s been a great tool this summer for supplying cool, refreshing water for the sheep and llamas).

The calves sneak into the hay rings to bounce around in the forage and then stand in a line-up when they’re caught by the camera.

Farm Shop

We have a couple of announcements for this week:

1. Farm fresh lamb will be available at the first of the year. Reply to this email to let us know if you’d like individual cuts of chops, ground lamb, sausage, and more!

2. Monday is the final day for signing up for Season 1 or 2 (or both!) of Light in Winter. You’ll receive an illustrated story from the farm in your inbox each week November through February. You can also gift a subscription to someone who needs an uplift in the winter. See a sample story and select your option here.