Sister Grove Farm

05/12/2024

Hope in the Darkness? - Sister Grove Farm newsletter

Advent blessings, everyone. On Sunday, December 1, we crossed the threshold into a wondrous season of spiritual preparation, guided by the light of candles which are lit with the eternal promises of: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. At the same time, we are moving closer each day to the longest night of....

25/11/2024

The Simplest of Prayers - Sister Grove Farm newsletter

Alice Walker says that "'Thank you' is the best prayer that anyone can say." This simple prayer is not limited to this season, but next week many will gather to do just that - give thanks. Some have started already. On Saturday about 60 members of our church came out to the farm. It was a beautiful....

20/11/2024

If you want a holiday farmstay, have we got the place for you? Yes, Christmas is currently available. Check us out on airbnb for details.

Sister Grove Farm - 1859 historic farmhouse

14/11/2024

Last day to register for this food justice dinner and book discussion on Sunday Nov. 17 at 5pm. Registration link in comments. Fried chicken, collards, and grits provided. Potluck side dishes welcome.

14/11/2024

Oh, Hummingbird - Sister Grove Farm newsletter

My dear friend Ginny Apple shared this with me. I had heard it before, but like all stories of truth, it must be told again in order for it to be able to speak in a new way. According to an old Native American legend, one day there was a big fire in the forest. All the animals fled in terror in all....

12/11/2024

We love this Hampshire ram, we call him Mr. Dudley, and he batted 1000 for the last 3 years. But his time is up here at Sister Grove Farm. We will be looking for a new ram to breed Mr. Dudley's daughters next year. Would be a great addition to any flock. We are asking $750 OBO. Born on 3/15/21 as a single out of a three year old ewe, he was purchased from Cabaniss Club Lambs in Arapaho, Oklahoma. Weighed in this summer at 250 pounds. Call Rodney at 903-815-3937.

10/11/2024

Do Something - Sister Grove Farm newsletter

In her book Scrimpin' and Scrapin', Yvette Blair Lavallais has a chapter entitled "Struggle is Deep in the Heart of Texas: You Can't Pray it Away." It begins with a quote by Civil Rights activist and Founder of Freedom Farms Cooperative, Fannie Lou Hamer: "You can pray until you faint, but unless yo...

03/11/2024

We love inviting people to the farm. Here are a few opportunities in the coming weeks. https://www.sistergrovefarm.com/public-events

01/11/2024

Looking forward to a fabulous Chefs For Farmers dinner tonight at the farm. This peaceful place will soon be a beehive of activity.
Let us know if you would like to host an event here. This is our home and our favorite place on earth. It gives us great joy to share it for your special occasions.

31/10/2024

Restoring Missing Voices- Sister Grove Farm newsletter

Last week we were introduced to the term womanism in this newsletter as we prepare for our dinner on November 17 with womanist theologian and food justice scholar, Rev. Dr. Yvette Blair-Lavallais. Womanism is not to be confused with feminism which focuses on the injustices resulting from gender disp...

24/10/2024

A Womanist Lens - Sister Grove Farm newsletter

In a few weeks, on November 17, we look forward to having our good friend and food-justice scholar Rev. Dr. Yvette Blair-Lavallais with us to conclude our Fall Dinner/Book Series. She will be presenting on her book and facilitating table conversation on Scrimpin' and Scrapin: The Hardships and Hustl...

17/10/2024

Holler at us if you needs eggs. Our girls do good work and would love to contribute to your kitchen!

Visit Sister Grove Farm for pasture raised Farm Fresh Eggs. Van Alstyne Texas.

13/10/2024

Hey friends, tune in on Facebook live tonight and join us for our program on the unsettling of America. We will start the live stream sometime between 5:45 PM and 6 PM.

Good Food The main portions of this meal are chef prepared with food grown by neighboring farmers, but it is also potluck so feel free to bring your desserts, other sides, or favorite beverages (alcoholic or otherwise). Here is what Chef Adam West from Local Yocal BBQ and Grill will be bringing to t...

10/10/2024

Longing for Home - Sister Grove Farm newsletter

This is the final in a four-part series on Wendell Berry's classic The Unsettling of America. This book will be the focus of a farm dinner held at Sister Grove on October 13 with local farmer Brent Barry. ~~~~~~~ "There is no such things as a 'global village.' No matter how much one may love the wor...

09/10/2024

You're invited: October Dinner on The Unsettling of America

Good Food The main portions of this meal are chef prepared with food grown by neighboring farmers, but it is also potluck so feel free to bring your desserts, other sides, or favorite beverages (alcoholic or otherwise). Here is what Chef Adam West from Local Yocal BBQ and Grill will be bringing to t...

03/10/2024

An Unsettled Source - Sister Grove Farm newsletter

This is the third in a four-part series on Wendell Berry's classic The Unsettling of America. This book will be the focus of a farm dinner held at Sister Grove on October 13 with local farmer Brent Barry. ~~~~~~~ Wendell suggests that is possible to distinguish between two kinds of energy: the much....

02/10/2024

If you don't already know him, I want to introduce you to Brent Barry - farmer at Stout Creek Farm and our presenter at the October 13 dinner. Registration info in comments. Please join us for this special evening!