More about the farm

I wish I had a picture of our farm house, but I didn't have a digital camera then. Nevertheless, I forgot to mention that during that time we ran a Bed & Breakfast at the farm. Here is some information that was on our brochure:.....Pumpkin Hollow Farm, a most unique bed and breakfast guest farm. Visit our working farm. Enjoy the privacy of 73 acres nestled in the Kittanning Highlands of Armstrong county. Leave the hectic city life behind, and enjoy a weekend of country living. Our 75 year old farm house has all the comforts of home. Arrive early so we can acquaint you with the grounds. Our rooster, Chanticleer, will awaken you to a hearty, country breakfast, prepared with our own bacon, sausage, eggs and potatoes!
We had many guests over the years and met lots of interesting people. Several people had the good fortune of witnessing lambs being born! Some people wanted to go to the barn in the morning and pick their own eggs. There was a pond filled with fish on the property, and more than once we had guests try their hand at catching a bass. The only dangerous thing on the farm was the ram. If he caught you in the pasture he would try to butt you! This farm was a great place to have parties. We had many family reunions here, choir picnics, etc. The most rewarding thing about living there was the satisfaction of sitting down to a dinner with my family, knowing practically everything on the table was grown on the farm by way of our own efforts. The main course would be leg-of-lamb, or chicken, or ham, or fish and sometimes duck or goose. We had all the veggies you could name, fresh or preserved, and I made my own wine to boot! Being self-sustaining was one of my goals when we bought the place. It was quite rewarding to be able to do that not long after moving there.
Another interesting development was created from a lack of culture up there in the boondocks! We created an evening of parlor music where we would invite music loving friends and neighbors to an evening of classical music. Some performed, and most listened...and drank my wine! We have kept up this tradition and host a party every two months. Visit: www.parlormusic.blogspot.com If any of you would like to partake of any future event just give me a call. Remember how we used to have a recital series at EA way back when? It was mostly the instrumental kids, but we did a madrigal, or a piano solo every now and then. If any of you know of the wear-a-bouts of any of our accompanaists, let me know. So, in addition to a possible party in the fall, you are invited to an evening of parlor music if you enjoy classical music. I think the first one will be in October. More about those events later.