Longview Center for Agriculture

The Longview Center for Agriculture is a regional hub for reconnecting the land, the community, and food. The center consists of 90 acres of certified organic farmland, which includes an organic fruit orchard and an on-site Farmer's Market. The center hosts many events like the weekly Lost Arts Workshop. They also serve as a connection point for farm-based education in the area's elementary schools. The on-site farmer's market provides the community with local foods grown on site or at nearby farms. They carry products that are local and humanely raised and that support independent small farms. They clearly have a commitment to the community! The...

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One Man's Trash

When I was a student in Philadelphia, I was never lacking for inspiration. In a city filled with museums and art colleges you are hard pressed to find yourself in a space without art. From the Toynbee Tiles I passed every day on 15th and Chestnut to the paintings I studied in the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Parkway, every day was a challenge in absorbing as much inspiration as possible in the time I'd live in the city. Of all the art that I saw while living in Philly, the creations that I treasure most were the ones that puzzled me most. All over the city I'd see these mosaics on buildings. On South Street there was a mystery (to me) being...

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Strasburg Railroad | Review by A Grande Life

We got rained out on Saturday but Sunday was a different story! The weather was gorgeous so we took advantage and headed out to the Strasburg Railroad. The entire ride there, E was talking about the trains and saying "All Aboard! Choo choo!". In other words, being absolutely adorable. We got there just in time for the 1 o'clock train. He practically jumped on the train when it was our turn. There was so much for him to look at and he could barely get the words out of his mouth. Then he heard it "All Aboard!". He looked at me and said "Mr. Conductor said that. Let's go!". And off we went! Forty-five minutes later, we pulled back into...

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Magic Gardens | Review by A Grande Life

I finally got a chance to visit the Magic Gardens two weekends ago during Blog with Love. I can't believe it has taken me this long to get down there. I could have spent the entire day photographing and exploring the gardens. There is just so much to look at! So much to discover! I'll let the pictures tell the story.... About the Magic Gardens Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a folk art environment, gallery space, and nonprofit organization that showcases the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar. Located at the site of Zagar's largest public mosaic installation, the Magic Gardens includes a fully mosaiced indoor gallery and a massive outdoor...

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Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast | Review by The Turnip Farmer

When I was a child, some of my fondest memories were the winter holidays spent with my Mommom. I remember walking into her house and it was always so warm. The heat from the oven filled the entire house. It was that kind of warm that comes with the best naps when you have the perfect amount of blankets and the pillows are just the right firmness (and possibly a slight glaze of drool on them when you awake). And her house always smelled so good. She was always baking something and the holidays were the height of baking season, of course. I remember walking through the front door and craning my neck to get a peek into the kitchen (that we weren’t...

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