Happenings on the Piney

I know that I've mentioned it several times, but the Arts & Ag Tour of Hickman County, TN takes place this Friday and Saturday, May 23-24, 10-6 both days.  I mention it again, because, well, I'm super excited about being involved in the tour!

This is a self-guided tour through the private homes and back-woods of Hickman County to folks and families that are doing some unique arts and farming through-out our county.  There are over 30 stops and that's why it takes two days to see everything.  If you look at the map (on the link) you'll notice that most stops are along the main road through the county, however, if you zoom in on stops 25, 26, & 27 we are located in the Pinewood community going out HWY 48.  It's only about a 20 minute drive and it's a beautiful drive.

Stop #25 - Pinewood Farms

My neighbors further down the Piney River are working hard to provide healthy food to the local market.  Our family has been connected with this farm for many years and now my niece, Crystal Lewis, has taken on the job of managing the garden production and it's a huge project!  Their gardens provide food for participants in a CSA (community supported agriculture) program, where once a week locals residents receive a bag full of whatever the garden is producing at the time.

During the tour they will have cooking and canning demonstrations, along with some music on the porch.  We went last year and stayed most of the day!  These folks not only know how to grow food good for you, but how to prepare it so that it is something your family will eat.  Their goal is to have a healthier society through the food we are eating. 

Check them out on Facebook.

Stop #26 - Piney's Needle

That's me!!!!  You can browse through the last few posts and see some of the stuff we are up to.

Stop #27 - Piney River Enterprises

Literally next door are my brother and his wife, James & Anita Lewis.  Both of them are so talented and they will be showcasing Anita's pottery and James' hand made guns and knives.  They've also been highly influenced by the Pinewood Farms and have started their own gardens, including a shiitake mushroom garden!

 Here's Anita working hard getting her pottery ready, they are firing it today.  Every one of her pieces is something I wish I could have.

 James and I both will have prints from our mother's paintings for sale.  They came in the mail yesterday and are beautiful.  There are various sizes and all the sales go to the Frances Lewis Art Scholarship.

 

James and Anita also have a campground, Piney River Escape and at 6:00 on Saturday, we'll be rocking the Piney with music from the Lugnuts

So download the map and plan your day, making sure to include everything that is happening on the Piney!