When we had our two children, we sat with them for a few days before naming them.  It seemed like we needed to get to know them a bit before assigning something as important as their name. And the same has been true of our homestead.  Without a major river,creek, or other landmark to lend an obvious name, it was up to us to get to know the land. We wanted something that really fit; fit the land, and fit our sensibilities.  And we finally hit upon a name that we like.  It's simple, easy to speak aloud, and yet it speaks to the work that we're doing, planting seeds of a new life: Acorn Hill Homestead.   This month, we're also planting seeds of a new business: Acorn Hill Handcrafts.  … [Read more...]