Farm to friend
I used to think other farms were the competition. That was when we first bought our property and started farming. I’m thinking...
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Sherry Clark
- Sep 26
- 2 min
Mealtime on the farm
The dinner bell at our livestock pens goes unused. But don’t worry; the animals at Purdon Groves aren’t going hungry. It’s just that they...
Sherry Clark
- Sep 11
- 2 min
The newest donkey
We’ve been needing another female donkey for a while, so when a friend was rehoming some of his livestock, including a Jenny, we were...
Sherry Clark
- Aug 29
- 2 min
Always learning
We’re always learning something new on the farm. Sometimes I get discouraged because I usually learn things the hard way. But my husband?...
Sherry Clark
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Living on the farm
We’ve been living on the farm for seven weeks now. I can honestly say that I’m loving it! Part of me wishes we had moved earlier. Sure,...
Sherry Clark
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Unlikely friends
Driving onto our property one evening, I caught sight of an unlikely trio. Our standard donkey Daphne was grazing with Ollie, a miniature...
Sherry Clark
- Aug 7
- 2 min
The beginning - part 2
In its current form, our land is made up of the Farm (vegetables and livestock), the Table (farm to table dinners), the Venue (weddings,...
Sherry Clark
- Jul 31
- 2 min
The beginning
We all have a story. This is ours. It might not be what you expect. My guess is that the majority of couples between 55 and 60 are...
Sherry Clark
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Life and death on the farm
Owning a farm has allowed me an up close view of new life. The flip side is that I’ve also witnessed my share of death. It’s a given when...
Sherry Clark
- Jul 20
- 1 min
SUMMER GLAMPING SALE!
SUMMER GLAMPING SALE - LIMITED TIME ONLY! We know it’s hot, but we have plenty of trees and AC in the tents. 🙂 BTW the mornings are...
Sherry Clark
- Jul 19
- 2 min
Pausing on pigs
A week ago we decided to press pause on raising pigs at our farm. We really wrestled with the decision to rehome and/or sell most of our...
Sherry Clark
- Jul 3
- 2 min
I was built for this
In the hallway, next to the entrance of our loft, hung a metal plaque etched with the phrase, “You were built for this.” I bought it for...
Sherry Clark
- Jun 20
- 1 min
SUMMER GLAMPING SALE!
Hey there Purdon Groves’ Insiders! With summer‘s official start tomorrow, we’re running a sale on our Retreat Experience. Here’s how it...
Sherry Clark
- Jun 12
- 2 min
First time glamper
Confession time: Last Saturday I glamped for the first time. I know, I know. I own a glamping business with my husband so you’d think I...
Sherry Clark
- Jun 7
- 2 min
On turning 60
In less than a week I’ll turn 60. That used to seem really old. Now, not so much. In a culture that values youth, you might think I’d...
Sherry Clark
- May 29
- 2 min
Town and Country
Five years ago my husband Houston and I lived on Main Street in downtown Dallas. We had been looking for property to build a retreat for...
Sherry Clark
- May 22
- 2 min
Jolene’s Adventure
Our Welsh pony Jolene had a grand adventure this week. I’m glad somebody was having fun, because we sure weren’t. The first day she was...
Sherry Clark
- May 15
- 2 min
Setting the Stage
Setting the stage is vital to any production. And I don’t just mean in theater. At our farm to table dinners, we work hard to have...
Sherry Clark
- May 8
- 2 min
Rooster Drama
Last week we made another step toward becoming real farmers. I should clarify. Houston, McClendon (Mac) and Yessika took that step. I...
Sherry Clark
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Influencers
As individuals, we’re all influenced by those around us. It carries over into our work lives as well, and it’s no different on our farm....