“The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad” Psalm 126:3

Evergreen Bend Farm

Farm restoration

  • Growing Weary

    Growing Weary

    Long ago, a guy named Paul wrote these words, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” I’m sure Paul wasn’t restoring an old dairy farm, but he knew what he was talking about…because I am growing weary.  Tired.  Feeling at times defeated…

  • Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    One rainy day, we broke the lock on the attic door.  We knew that the renters hadn’t had access to the attic, but beyond that we weren’t sure when the last time the door had been opened.  In my opinion the attic held the most promise of treasure. ( video inserted here) Did you see…

  • What is a Barn?

    What is a Barn?

    Over the past few months, I have been researching barns.  The process of preserving the barns at Evergreen Bend has me digging around online and looking for any information about old barns that I can find.  At one point I found this amazing quote in a blog about barn restoration. “In his book,  An Age of…

  • Why Are Barns Red?

    Why Are Barns Red?

      Last night, I started reading the book The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. Did you know it may become a movie one day?  Read the book now. . . I believe it’s always better than Hollywood’s version!  Often, I don’t know the book’s plot details before I begin the first chapter, and this…

  • “Spring on the Farm”

    “Spring on the Farm”

    When you think of spring on the farm does your mind conjure up images of baby sheep frolicking in the fields, birds bustling in the barn rafters and calves suckling milk from mama’s?  If so, try to erase those images.  When spring comes to an old deserted farmyard, it brings lots of weeds, flowers and the…

  • How Many Stars?

    How Many Stars?

    Are you looking for a cozy retreat for the weekend? How many stars would you give this house?  Booking Now! Pet Friendly! If I were you,  I’d wait!     ♥Meghan    .

  • The Shop

    The Shop

      There is much to be said for preserving the past and the buildings that are still standing at the farm.   I love the stories that go with each building.  Here is a story that Mark desired to share about The Shop. This structure is made from hand-hewn beams connected with mortise and tenon…

  • Thorns

    Thorns

    If you have ever been in Virginia when the Bradford Pear trees are in bloom, you are in for a treat!  They typically line neighborhood streets and when in bloom, look like cotton candy on a stick.  They smell like death and rotten animals when they begin to bloom, but they are so beautiful that…

  • The Top Ten. . . .

    The Top Ten. . . .

    Over and over again I’ve heard the same questions.  Since many of you don’t have the opportunity to ask these questions, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 questions that people ask about Evergreen Bend Farm. 10.  Do you own those cows?  No, a local farmer leases the pasture land for beef cattle. We’ve enjoyed watching them graze and…

  • Hey, Hay!

    Hey, Hay!

        “Come on . . . Climb up here. . .  You gotta see this!”   The VERY best part of the entire property (and there are a lot of cool places) is the hayloft.  Right after we had signed on the dotted line, we climbed up into the top of the dairy barn…