Another year has turned, the winter holidays are here– St. Nicholas Day, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, or Three King’s Day. The cold damp days of Oregon winter are now upon us and the fire beckons us to gather together as we watch the flames unwind the sun’s warmth from the wood. Looking… Continue reading Winter Letter 2012
Category: Gahr Family News
Featured Artist – Thea Gahr
Thea Gahr is the youngest of Ted and Harriet’s 14 children. She has traveled extensively from Iceland to Australia, from Hawaii to Europe and throughout North America. Last fall she spent a month in Sarajevo. I interviewed Thea on April 8th 2012 on the beautiful newly-christened “Mom’s Deck.” Thea, who I have dubbed the Gahr… Continue reading Featured Artist – Thea Gahr
Mom’s Deck
Spring has long sprung after a relatively mild Oregon winter. When the rain stopped we went outside to the new “Mom’s Deck” to enjoy the view or delve into a good read al fresco.
Ted featured in Nature Conservancy article
Recently, Ted did a photo shoot for an upcoming Nature Conservancy article with photographer Bruce MacGregor. We haven’t seen those photos yet, but Jana Rofsky, quick with her camera, caught him standing in the rain waiting for his picture to be taken. http://www.brucemacgregorphotography.com
Doug Fir for Firewood
Abel, the amazing carpenter and remodeler, found wood to keep us warm for a while with a couple of loads of downed Douglas fir. It just needs a little splitting and stacking and we’ll be all set for winter.
Education and Retreat Outreach Efforts with Amy Halloran-Steiner, LCSW
This spring we have had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with Amy Halloran-Steiner, LCSW. She is exploring ways to use the natural setting of the farm for work with her clients. In addition, one of her aspirations is to work with youth groups utilizing the setting of the barn meadow fire pit (and the farm… Continue reading Education and Retreat Outreach Efforts with Amy Halloran-Steiner, LCSW
New 22hp 48″ John Deere Riding Lawn Mower
The lawn has been staying a manageable length even with our warm wet spring weather. It’s a fun ride and we’ve seen a lot of Ti Gahr this spring as he’s resumed his mowing avocation. Ti states that for anyone who wants to ride, they’ll find the safety video informative for avoiding any mishaps. For… Continue reading New 22hp 48″ John Deere Riding Lawn Mower
Poem for Harriet by Mary Bailey
The rainy days of Spring are a good time for introspective activities such as knitting, playing board games, reading books, sipping hot beverages, and for some of the creative ones among us, writing poetry. Mary Bailey, Brian’s mother, is a poet with sly humor. She and Mom (Harriet) were longtime friends and the Incahoots newsletter… Continue reading Poem for Harriet by Mary Bailey
Winter Letter 2011
Dear Family and Friends, Winter holiday time is here and whether you are celebrating St. Nicholas Day, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, or Three King’s Day, we send you our very warmest wishes for joy during this season. At the farm we have been enjoying the cool, rainy, short days and long nights around the fireplace.… Continue reading Winter Letter 2011