Fresh from the Farm
Fresh From the Farm is the Heirloom Springs blog. Read stories about the farm written by us and our guests, and get delicious, easy recipes to make at home from our corner of Amherst County.
January in the garden may look quiet, but there is plenty going on.
Right now the beds are tucked in under mulch, compost and snow, letting winter weather do its slow and steady work. This is the season for feeding the soil and trusting the process.
Retreat as Renewal: Beyond Vacation
Discover how retreats can help you recharge, prevent burnout, and reconnect with yourself. Learn why rest isn’t a luxury, but essential for personal and professional growth.
Podcast Interview: From City Girl To Country Girl with Rachael Lieck Bryce
On this episode of the Land.Com podcast, Lorie Woodward sits down with entrepreneur and first-time landowner Rachael Lieck Bryce to discuss her journey from Texas urbanite to rural Virginia land steward and woman-owned agritourism proprietor.
Brussell Sprout and Apple Salad with Pecan Brittle
Fall flavors are something many of us look forward to at Thanksgiving, but it can be tough to combine nutritious with delicious! We always try.
Explore the Wonder and Medicine of the Blue Ridge Mountains
When I was in my early 20s I was having issues that were not being resolved through standard western medicine. I was introduced to Chinese medicine and herbalism.
Kale and Butternut Squash Rosette Salad
Fall flavors are something many of us look forward to at Thanksgiving, but it can be tough to combine nutritious with delicious! We always try.
October Newsletter: Full-On Fall!
My favorite day of the year is the first day the air turns crisp, the leaves start changing color, and the whispers of winter sing their song. How lucky I was to have my favorite day of the year also be during our fall Signature Retreat weekend.
Digging A Little Deeper
To tell you about Rachael, it’s important to note that she is a very strong woman and that her most important quality is that she has a huge capacity for love.
Barbie-Pink Hummus for Your Next Girl’s Night
This delicious, savory hummus is right on time for the Barbie fever going around this summer. I served it at our May Signature Retreat and it was a huge hit.
August Newsletter: Gardening Season!
Our gardening year usually kicks off by about late January, when I can’t take it anymore and start organizing my library of seeds (yes, I have a seed problem!), and while I don’t need any seeds, without fail, I put in my huge seed order yet again and get planting by the end of the month.
My Interview with LAND Magazine
I had a great chat with Lorie Woodward last year about my story and how Heirloom Springs came to be. I’m so excited it’s finally gone to press and is published in the summer 2023 edition of LAND Magazine. I hope you enjoy it!

