Happenings

[smart-photo text_color="bfdabf" thumb_width="100" thumb_height="100" transition_rows="1"] [/smart-photo] The initiative behind out rain barrel project is to move away from pumping water from wells and, instead, collect rain water that can be used to irrigate the vegetable garden, [...]

HollyHedge installed a 90, 230-watt solar panel installation in 2010. The array produces 25,000 kwh annually, and allows us to provide clean energy to our brides and grooms on their wedding day. Truly making us a leader in the green wedding movement nationally.

Each bar of used bar of soap used to be thrown away, contributing a massive load to landfills each year. Now, we are working with Clean the World to collect used soap that can be repurposed and sterilized and used by impoverished communities to fight against preventable diseases.

Returning land to natural meadows allows native species, like native wildflowers, to thrive - as well as helping to prevent water run off and soil erosion, and reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions by not having to mow formerly manicured lawns.

[smart-photo text_color="bfdabf" thumb_width="100" thumb_height="100" transition_rows="1"] [/smart-photo] With spring comes the flowering of our lovely old Weeping Cherry tree outside the main house of the inn. This year includes new additions, too. The young apple [...]

Composting is a simple step that leads to gardening success. Each winter we make sure we tend to the composting. Throughout the year, anything biodegradable goes into the compost, which mainly includes kitchen scraps, animal by-products (like egg [...]