The seasonal activities at Hundred Acre Homestead work with the natural rhythms of the farm to promote the healing of body and spirit. While still in development and subject to change based upon the needs of our residents and our farm, the Hundred Acre Homestead seasonal schedule will include chores and recreational opportunities.
spring
Celebrate the awakening of spring. Shear the sheep. Clean up the garden beds and put in the year’s seeds and seedlings. Enjoy the lengthening days and the sun on your face. more…
summer
Work in the garden and enjoy the plentiful fresh vegetables. Visit the local farmer’s market. Put the hay up in the barn. Cool off in some of the most refreshing swimming holes in all of Vermont! more…
fall
As the summer fades and the crisp nights of Autumn come on, prepare the homestead for winter. Harvest the vegetables and preserve them for later meals. Pick apples and press fresh, sweet cider. Gather firewood for the cold nights of winter. more…
winter
As the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, follow nature’s rhythms and go with in. Explore creativity in the art and weaving studio. Read a novel and write in a journal. Practice Tai Chi and meditation. Connect with the homestead community, and explore your inner Self. more…
SPRING
Early
- Reconnect with established product market
Mid
- Shear Sheep
- Garden soil preparation
- Spread manure on fields
- Put up pea fence and plant peas
- Worm animals & put on new pasture
Ongoing
- Check and mend fencing
- Plant garden with seedlings
- Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers
SUMMER
Early
- Rotating/Continuous vegetable planting
- Weeding, mulching, rototilling, picking and delivering
Mid
- Get hay into barn
Ongoing
- Check and mend fencing
- Summertime FUN activities
FALL
Early
- Harvest garden
- Canning/Freezing
- Preserves and Pickles
Mid
- Apple Harvest
- Press cider
- Can apple sauce
Ongoing
- Gather & stack wood for next year
Late
- Finish up in Garden: Rototill, mulch
- Straw
- Breed sheep & goats (Nov./Dec.)
WINTER
Early
- Bake bread
- ENJOY outdoor sports/activities
Ongoing
- Studio: ART PROJECTS
- Working with wool
- Carding, spinning
- Knitting
- Take pottery and jewelry classes
- Painting in Studio
Mid
- Repair and maintain all equipment
- Order Seed Catalogs
Late
- Start seedlings