Last year we hosted our first annual Apple Jubilee, a special event that celebrates the bounty of apples that we harvest in the late summer here on the Ranch. Fourth session campers and counselors organized booths inspired by apples and … Read More
Homemade apple sauce has been a staple on the Ranch for years. Each summer and fall, we can dozens–if not hundreds–of quarts of apple sauce from apples harvested at Camp. It’s delicious on its own, but it’s also the perfect … Read More
The river trail is one of our favorite places to explore. Take a walk with us between Girls Camp and the Swimhole to see how things are flowing along the banks of Hayfork Creek.
It’s always a good day for a homestead snack! This week our baking team is making Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. So if you’re feeling like you need a little sugar in your life, check out the recipe and tutorial, fire up … Read More
Got a hankerin’ for some sweet treats? We’ve got you covered! Homestead snacks this week is Oatmeal Cookies (with or without chocolate chips, but honestly, why not?). Check out the quick tutorial and then get to baking at home. If … Read More
Apple on a string is a classic Harvest Festival game that you can play anywhere and with almost any fruit, vegetable, or food. To play, you’ll need: Apples (or any other fruit that can be attached to a string) String … Read More
Pillow jousting has been a Harvest Festival favorite for years. As in medieval jousting, your goal is to knock your opponent to the ground. The only differences are that instead of riding a horse, you’re on a balance beam, and … Read More
Happy Sunday! Fire up your ovens because week 5 of homestead snacks is here and Julie, Mia, and Emme have set the bar high for Bar 717 themed sugar cookies. Check out the quick tutorial and then get to baking … Read More
