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Witching Hour Farm & Folklore, Bethel, OH (2025)

12/19/2025

TW: Pet loss.

I absolutely did not want another cat, especially a kitten, but when Mylo showed up my dear aunt and kiddo made it almost immediately clear he wasn’t going anywhere.

In no time he had captured the hearts of everyone who lives on or visited the Compound, with his 6 toes and precocious nature. Even our old cat, Spud, who famously does not care for other people or animals.

Ever curious, Mylo unfortunately wandered out into our hilly, one lane street yesterday and was struck by a car and killed.

One year to the date of losing my mother.

Losing another member of our farm fam has been difficult in what seems like a continual season of loss, but today I am reflecting on the way Mylo carried such a special light that bonded us together in such a season, and for that I am very grateful.

RIP Mylo. You were a good boy.

11/29/2025

I’m a bit brutish in the way that I prefer working things out on my more difficult days through manual labor. For that, being out here stewarding this land has been extremely helpful.

And who doesn’t love a well-stacked wood pile?

11/13/2025

This Scorpio season I’ve been reflecting on the real, raw, deeply feminine badassery that is sitting in the dark.

I’m not afraid of the dark, but I’m still learning how to move through a world that often is. The descent has its own rhythm, its own language. It’s not about clawing your way toward the light; it’s about remembering how to breathe in the depths, to listen to what only silence can say.

One of the herbal allies I turn to in this season of darkness, grief, quiet, and stillness is Black Cohosh—a plant of the underworld and the feminine body. Said to guide rather than force, she teaches transformation through surrender, softness without collapse, and strength without rigidity.

I’m not trying to climb out of the inky dark right now. I’m in the belly of the earth, and I like it here. The soil is rich like velvet and the release is deep.

So, if you’re willing—pull up a seat and join me. Let’s honor the descent together.

11/08/2025

A quiet meditation on descent—the slow unlayering that happens when we travel inward.

Inspired by the myths of Persephone and Ereshkigal and Inanna, it reflects the thresholds we cross when we enter our own underworlds.

A descent can be sparked by many things: the turning of the seasons, the loss of a loved one, chronic illness or surgery, perimenopause or menopause, or any of life’s tower moments that ask us to release what once defined us.

Each gate asks for something to be surrendered, until all that remains is presence.

In that stillness, even grief, rage, and tenderness find a place at the table without judgment.

We simply sip the tea, and exist.

10/20/2025

As Libra season draws to a close, I often find myself gathering rosehips from the wild hedges after the first frosts. We may not be there just yet, but this morning felt pretty darn close!

Roses, ruled by Venus, mirror Libra’s beauty, grace, and love of harmony. But by this time in the year, their blossoms have faded, leaving behind bright red fruits, full of nourishment and strength. The rose teaches that beauty and boundaries can coexist: her thorns protect what is tender, her hips sustain what is fading.

Historically, rose bushes were planted as living boundaries, protecting gardens and marking sacred space. I like to think of them as guardians of balance, much like Libra itself, reminding us that true harmony isn’t about pleasing everyone but about honoring where we begin and where we end.

This season, as the air cools and the light softens, I’m reflecting on what boundaries allow me to thrive and what I can let fall away.

10/08/2025

Join me next Saturday, October 18, at the Magical Apothecary Festival from 3-7 p.m. where I’ll be slingin tea and tellin tales.

This FREE event is a whimsical celebration that brings together potion makers, herbalists, and enthusiasts of the mystical arts in a vibrant display of ancient wisdom and modern creativity.

Held in a charming farm setting, the festival invites visitors to explore a world where the boundaries between magic and nature blur. Attendees can wander through booths brimming with herbs, enchanted elixirs, mystical art, and handcrafted remedies, each promising to unlock a unique experience or healing benefit.

Workshops offer insights into the art of potion making, while storytelling sessions delve into the lore and legends of magic. Live demonstrations, and music add to the enchanting atmosphere, making the Magical Apothecary Festival a captivating event for anyone curious about the wonders of the natural and mystical
worlds.

Schedule
3-7pm Soup Station (bowls by donation)
5pm Folktales with Emily from Witching Hour Farm
6pm Make a Magical Elixir with Gracious Farm

October 18, 2025
3pm -7pm
Gracious Farm
6176 State Route 132
Goshen, OH 45122

09/21/2025

Your girl is really getting out and about this fall and I hope to see you at one (or more) of our upcoming events!!!

Next up is a day-long Silent Retreat hosted by on October 11 in Augusta, KY. With mindful movement, journaling, art, nature immersion, a nourishing meal, and restorative sound bath at the waters edge, it’s the perfect way to experience the wonder of this transitional and transformational time of year. I’ll be bringing along a special tea brew just for the occasion (plus this happens to mark a milestone birthday for me), so be sure to join us. Snag a ticket asap for this one!

On October 18 I’ll be at Gracious Farms for their Magical Apothecary Festival as a storyteller and vendor. The event runs from 3-7pm but I’ll be sharing some botanical folktales at 5pm, so be sure to time out your visit to hear them!

On October 25 I’ll be traveling to West Point, KY for the Kentucky Folklore Festival. The fun begins at noon, but I’ll be presenting “Where the Plants Still Speak: Herbal Lore from the Holler to the Hearth” at 1:15pm! for more details.

November 5 I’ll be back at for Witch’s Tea from 6:30-8! Join us for an enchanted evening filled with delightful tea, treats, and a few of my favorite witch stories. This one is a ticketed event, so be sure to snag one before they disappear!

Looking ahead—mark your calendars for a special Winter Solstice event here at Witching Hour on December 13, but more details on that to come.

09/21/2025

As someone with quite a bit of Virgo in their astrological chart, many of the attributes and correspondences that are associated with this particular sign really resonate—but I am especially fond of its connection to the planet Mercury.

In Roman myth, Mercury (the Roman form of Hermes) is the quick, clever messenger of the gods. With his winged sandals and staff, the caduceus, he can travel anywhere—across the sky, over the earth, and even down into the Underworld. Because of this gift, the gods often send him on errands that cross boundaries: carrying messages between Olympus and mortals, guiding travelers, and leading souls of the dead to Hades. Mercury is a guardian of thresholds and movement, able to slip easily between realms, which is why he’s linked to communication, commerce, and liminal spaces.

I credit this influence largely to why I am so drawn to the path of the Hedge Witch today and the ways we communicate and traverse through wild, unknown spaces at the edges of society.

From a medical astrology/astroherbalism viewpoint, Mercury governs communication, intellect, movement, adaptability, and the nervous system. Herbs aligned with Mercury tend to share qualities that reflect these themes—fast-moving, stimulating, aromatic, and often nervine or respiratory in nature.

They move swiftly, clearing the channels of communication in both body and mind, and carry that quick, aromatic nature that mirrors the airy, intellectual, and mercurial spirit.

08/18/2025

Leo season is drawing to a close this week, and with it, we shift from the fiery heart of summer toward Virgo’s earthy “back to school” refinement. But before you sharpen up those Ticonderoga’s, let’s honor one of Leo’s shining plant allies: Calendula (Calendula officinalis).

Leo is ruled by the Sun and governs the heart, blood, and circulation. It’s a sign of vitality, warmth, and radiance. Calendula, with its golden blossoms, reflects this energy perfectly.

Calendula helps move stagnant blood and lymph, and is a gentle cardiovascular tonic, supporting healthy flow and reducing inflammation (keeping that fiery Leo energy rolling instead of overheating or stagnating).

On an energetic level, Calendula uplifts the spirit, brings light to heavy moods, and helps us embody Leo’s natural radiance in a sustainable way.

As Leo season ends, it’s a good time to ask: How have I tended to my inner fire this summer? Have I honored both the joy of shining brightly and the need for balance and rest? Calendula plays the long game as a prolific grower with a lengthy growing season (as noted in this excerpt taken from A Lyle Herball), and reminds us that vitality is not just about burning hot, but about glowing steadily.

08/17/2025

Personal growth is often rooted in the exercise of building resilience in uncertainty and trusting your inner compass to guide you towards a life that feels fulfilling.

I’ve been working through a set of journal prompts and tarot card spreads this week as I continue to navigate the transitions in my own life that I’ve found helpful, and thought I’d share them in hopes that it may be timely for you as well.

May you always stay curious and find joy in your journey 🖤

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