Accidental Glamping
Glamping was never in our business model. Houston and I didn’t even know what the word meant until five years ago. We had envisioned -...
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Sherry Clark
- Sep 12
- 2 min
Healthy Soil
My husband Houston loves talking about dirt. And why not? As a newbie farmer he’s learned a lot about it since we bought our property. A...
Sherry Clark
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Looking Up
Last week I was walking across our venue area with two of our dogs early in the morning when it was still dark. I was so focused on...
Sherry Clark
- Aug 15
- 2 min
The Joys of Eating Outdoors
One of my all-time favorite outdoor meals took place while skiing in Norway. It was on a winter retreat my junior year in high school, a...
Sherry Clark
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Roe, Samson’s Best Friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)When our son McClendon (Mac) and daughter-in-law Yessika moved here in March, 2022, our farm not only gained two new human residents, but...
Sherry Clark
- Jul 24
- 2 min
A Time to Retreat
I’ve been thinking about retreating lately. I’m not talking about waving the white flag of surrender. I mean getting away - taking time...
Sherry Clark
- Jul 17
- 2 min
As We Grow
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)If there’s anything we’ve learned at our farm the past several years it’s that there comes a point at which Houston and I simply cannot...
Sherry Clark
- Jul 6
- 2 min
A Lesson in Hospitality
I think one of the best character traits of a writer is being curious. It’s curiosity that gives us the impetus to ask questions and wait...
Sherry Clark
- Jun 26
- 2 min
What Sticks - Take Two
It all started with a pot of spaghetti in the early 1980’s. My husband Houston and I were dating and he was making dinner for me in his...
Sherry Clark
- Jun 18
- 2 min
Humility
Humility is a funny thing. It’s not something anyone volunteers to experience, yet it’s vital to becoming a better human. The process of...
Sherry Clark
- Jun 18
- 2 min
Coexisting on the farm
I just want everyone to get along. I’ve always been a conflict avoider, figuring others will work things out amongst themselves, but this...
Sherry Clark
- Jun 5
- 3 min
Home
What comes to mind when someone says the word “home”? For me it’s a blending of the physical space, those who live within, and the...
Sherry Clark
- May 21
- 2 min
The Eyes of a Child
My husband Houston’s favorite part of his job is leading farm tours. Almost every weekend he has one or two groups of overnight guests...
Sherry Clark
- May 15
- 2 min
The Power of Words
Our words have great power. They can encourage or discourage; build up or tear down; bring joy or heartache and give life or death. The...
Sherry Clark
- May 7
- 2 min
Lesson Learned
Last Saturday morning I went to check on the new baby chicks, as I did most mornings, and saw that one of the cute, speckled brown ones...
Sherry Clark
- May 1
- 2 min
The Creators Among Us
I’ve grown nostalgic lately. Thinking back over the past several years, I see how creatives, specifically those with an artistic bent,...
Sherry Clark
- Apr 28
- 1 min
Celebrate Mom!
At Purdon Groves we’re all about creating experiences. We think moms and mother figures are pretty special. And we’re here to help you...
Sherry Clark
- Apr 16
- 2 min
The Journey
Glimpsing fields of wildflowers this week while driving back and forth to the farm brought back memories of April 16, 2017. Tomorrow will...
Sherry Clark
- Apr 10
- 2 min
LIVING IN THE INTERIM
Every so often my husband Houston has to remind me that most of life is lived in the interim. This has been especially true these last...
Sherry Clark
- Mar 19
- 1 min
Chef’s Table Experience
Join us for an intimate and interactive meal under the oaks with guest chef Kamar Chambers Experience community around the table. Enjoy...
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