A young artist named Sam Fatzinger came to the Open House today (Sunday) and sat on a chair near the pasture, sketching quietly. I asked him if I could see it, and he said “sure.” The 2016 Open House for October ended today, it was a warm, meaningful, connecting weekend and Maria and I were overwhelmed by the affection and good wishes of people, who are good, given the chance. I loved Sam’s sketch of our hay feeder and shrubs.

It is, in many ways, one of the focal points of the farm.