PLAINVIEW FARMS
Plainview is the historic name of our farm, likely given because our old farmhouse sits on a knoll that gives porch sitters a Plain View from all directions. Our Tuscan village home also has a high perch that looks out over the Val di Chiana (pictured), giving us another Plain View in Italy. It’s from both places I write my observations and reflections. I hope these humble writings serve to inspire and edify.
How to Prune Good Fruit: Trusting God’s Plan When It Feels Painful
I think about my own life, and even the reason we are in Tuscany. It was partly so I could research and work on a book for a couple [...]
Decoration Day
While old-timers might remember Decoration Day, my guess is you will know it by the modern holiday: Memorial Day. It’s a time to decorate the graves of those who have [...]
Happy 10th Anniversary Bluebird
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Bluebird when Chef William Hawkins partnered with us to create a restaurant serving local food and Marksbury Farm meats.We continue with that [...]
