Wayward Haven Farm

A sanctuary for learning and growing in seasonal rhythm with nature

Notes from the Haven

Small, seasonal notes from life at Haven — what’s stirring, what’s being tended, and what’s being learned along the way.

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  • Early April

    Well, April has arrived. We had a nice, unexpected rain overnight, which I’m sure the garden plants welcomed. This past week, we ended up planting some cucurbits a little earlier than planned. The forecast has… Read the Essay

  • After the First Opening

    Spring arrives in its familiar Kentucky way—not yet warm, not yet steady, but full of hints. The first opening has passed, the seedlings are waking, and the orchard is risking bloom again. There’s still quiet… Read the Essay

  • Weathering the In-Between

    Cold days and a brush of snow reminded us that spring still keeps its own counsel, even when we’re standing right at its edge. We’ve been tending the small rhythms indoors while the seedlings wake,… Read the Essay

  • Wind, Rain, and Early-Spring Steadiness

    Even with the wind and the rain, the Haven is open. This week we tucked brassicas under cover, planted asparagus for the long game, and watched strawflowers leap forward after a few days in the… Read the Essay

  • Opening Day (Almost!)

    We’re just a couple of days away from our first opening of 2026. We cleaned up some brush around the driveway entrance and installed a new sign for the occasion. March 6–22, 1–5 PM daily.… Read the Essay

  • The Week Before

    Opening Day is coming fast.Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 22 — 1–5 PM dailySpecial Hours Saturday, March 21 — 9 AM–6 PM The fields are still bare, but not for much longer. This week… Read the Essay

  • The Seeds of Spring

    Opening Day is coming up fast.Friday, March 6, 1–5 PM.We’ll keep those hours every day through March 22.On Saturday the 21st, we’ll stretch things a bit: 9 AM–6 PM.The wheel turns, and we’ll turn with… Read the Essay

  • Thawing Out and Going Slow

    Winter gathers everything close. The cold presses in, the work slows to a hum, and the days ask for a different kind of attention. Even so, I can feel the light returning. Once the wheel… Read the Essay

  • Craft and Seedlings

    We’re just over a month from Opening Day, March 6, here at the Farm. Join us! If you’re thinking about coming to see us, send us an email and let us know. I just finished… Read the Essay

  • Small Canvases, Early Sprouts

    Greetings, Wayfarer! As we make our way through these cold January days, I’ve been spending more time noticing the small rhythms that carry us forward this time of year. Even in the quiet, there’s a… Read the Essay