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Orchard update and more greenhouse progress pictures

March 1, 2026

A few months ago, I shared a bit about Big Ridge agriculture. Here's a small update on our progress. The greenhouse is coming along: We've been expanding the orchard. This…

Greenhouse progress and Big Ridge agriculture

December 20, 2025

Some of you may know that I've been casually growing from seed and selling tree seedlings for the last few years. To date, it's been a hobby and a very…

Your 11:11 Wish Came True! Member Reservations for the Barn Now Open

November 12, 2025

See: this week at Big (f)Ridge Happy November, everyone! It's been a while now since summer at Big Ridge, where we had our fair share of boat outings, Dahlias, ice…

Deer Season

October 9, 2023

Hey Buckaroo! More game camera pictures here.

Springtime in the mountains

April 19, 2023

Tulip polar... ...apple tree... ...blueberry... ...and the view from the pasture looking east toward the morning sun. Spring has arrived! I am grateful for a handful of things from high…

Thistle

August 17, 2022

Thistle is blooming right now. This is the only one we've found on the property, but it is putting on a big enough show all on its own. The bees…

December sunrise over the apple trees

December 18, 2019

Monday morning was quiet, cool, and cloudy at Big Ridge Mountain Club. Here's a time lapse view of morning's first light from the porch of the Writer's Cottage, looking to…

Big Ridge Introduction

November 5, 2019

 Big Ridge Mountain Club is taking shape in Glenville, NC. When finished, it will provide friends and family a simple and gracious home away from home, with ample opportunities…

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