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...
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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...
Sherry Clark
- Mar 14
- 2 min
My Mom, the Superwoman
Forty years ago, as a junior at the University of Tennessee, I wrote an essay entitled My Mom, the Superwoman. In it I extolled my...
Sherry Clark
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Farmer Houston
Our favorite part of owning our farm is welcoming guests. While most spend the night, many either add on an hour-long private farm tour...
Sherry Clark
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Winnie
There’s something about new life on the farm that brings with it a sense of energy, purpose and challenge. At least that’s been our...
Sherry Clark
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Yessika
I believe God puts people in our lives to show us a different way of doing things. When we embrace their presence and their unique...
Sherry Clark
- Feb 12
- 2 min
This is Us
For those who’ve never read my column, I thought it might be helpful to know a bit about me, and my husband, Houston. Together we own and...
Sherry Clark
- Jan 29
- 2 min
Marshall
It’s been a rough week. If you’re an animal lover, you can relate. Our Boxer pup Marshall, who just turned two, lost his battle with...
Sherry Clark
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Beauty from the Rain
Six weeks ago Daylight Saving Time ended. Suddenly we lost an hour of evening sunlight. Around this same time we were having extended...
Sherry Clark
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
Pecking Order
Thanksgiving may be over, but at the farm, we’re still talking turkey. Tom, our resident male turkey, has a friend. For the second time...
Sherry Clark
- Dec 5, 2022
- 2 min
Supporting roles
I’m beginning to believe that there is very little about a small business that is actually small. Oh, the number of those who work for...
Sherry Clark
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
ORDER YOUR PURDON GROVES’ T-SHIRT!
Guess what?! We have our own branded shirts - just in time for Christmas! Taking orders until December 2nd. $25 short sleeve and $30 long...
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