In my opinion, no party is complete without a little background music. Whether it’s a simple dinner with friends, the holidays, or any kind of celebratory gathering, the right playlist can set the tone and add a thoughtful touch. I’ve gotten a few questions and comments about the music I play at Cross Quarter Club’s Midseason Gathers, so I decided to share my playlists here!
Read MoreOur first gathering of the new year was held on Sunday, February 4th at the beautiful and historic Quaker meetinghouse in downtown York, Pennsylvania. Our workshop this season was botanical needlefelting led by Debbie Mancuso from Teaching Museum for the Fiber Arts and Textiles in Felton. As always, we enjoyed a spread of seasonal snacks and drinks and our cherished Sharing Table tradition. Read on for a complete recap!
Read MoreAt every Cross Quarter Club gathering since the beginning, we’ve put together a spread of seasonally-inspired snacks and drinks. Over the last two years, there have been quite a few recipes that were a big hit! I thought it would be fun to compile all of the most requested recipes in one place for future reference…
Read MoreI first met Jennifer Lubman after CQC’ers Sharon and Mel told me about her adorable garden shop in Shrewsbury. Jenn's eye for design is evident in the evolving, seasonal displays she curates for the store, featuring unusual plants, preserved florals, and all manner of garden-inspired home and gift items. It’s like having our own miniature Terrain, here in York County!
Read MoreOur fourth and final 2023 gathering was held on Sunday, October 15th, at our favorite park pavilion in Yoe, Pennsylvania. We met at 2 pm and enjoyed a lovely fall afternoon with a dried wreath workshop led by Jennifer Lubman of Muhly & Cedar, followed by charcuterie, hot apple cider, and the sharing table. Read on for the complete recap!
Read MoreOn a Friday evening in late-September, we had our last Garden Walk at Little Farm Flowers East for the year. The garden was showing off its beautiful autumn colors and textures. The weather was perfectly crisp but not too chilly. The firepit was roaring and the s’mores and herbal sodas were delicious.
Read MoreSharon and I weren’t originally intending to have a garden walk this month, but we decided to offer one as a make-up rain date for those who couldn’t make it last time due to the crazy weather. I’m so glad we did! This time we started a little bit earlier to make time for extended introductions
Read MoreOur third gathering of 2023 was held on Sunday, August 6th at our favorite park pavilion in Yoe, Pennsylvania. We met at 4 pm and enjoyed a beautiful midsummer evening with our botanical eco-printing workshop, first harvest dinner, and a garden bounty share. Read on for the full recap!
Read MoreNestled into the rolling hills of eastern York County, Pennsyvlania is Flying Fibers Wood & Lavender Farm owned and operated by Jeri Robinson-Lawrence and Irina Lawrence-Mathias. Jeri and Irina are a vibrant and hardworking mother-daughter duo, on the farm and in their business.
Read MoreThis summer, we’ve started something new for Cross Quarter Club: Garden Walks at Little Farm Flowers East. Our first one was held this past Friday and it turned out to be such a lovely, relaxing evening!
Read MoreLast night, a few of us from Cross Quarter Club took a field trip to Conestoga House & Gardens in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and I loved every minute. Wandering the picturesque grounds together felt a little like being transported to Europe for an evening…
Read MoreOur second gathering of 2023 was held on Sunday, May 7th at our favorite park pavilion in Yoe, Pennsylvania. We had the best afternoon filled with locally grown flowers, good conversation, a full spread of seasonally-inspired snacks, hot tea and dessert, and the first ever CQC Member Demonstration by Little Farm Flowers East.
Read MoreThe sharing table has been a part of every Cross Quarter Club gathering since the start. It’s an idea that fits within our club values, but the inspiration actually came from my grandmother. Today, I’m sharing the story behind the sharing table and why it’s so meaningful t to me.
Read MoreOur fourth and final gathering of 2022 was held on Sunday, November 6th at Nixon Park and Nature Center in York, PA. This time we met just after noon for a group hike and 10 minute mindfulness break, then cozied up inside
Read MoreOne of the strongest desires that emerged for me out of the early years of the pandemic was the desire for more real, in-person connection and community. This was my motivation for founding my Cross Quarter Club in the winter of 2022. We have all heard the saying…
Read MoreOur third gathering was held on Sunday, July 31st at a beautiful park in Yoe, Pennsylvania and it may have been my favorite one yet. We had an incredible evening learning how to quick pickle, sharing the bounty from our gardens and enjoying a simple, seasonally-inspired
Read MoreOur second gathering was held on Sunday, May 1st at a beautiful park in Yoe, Pennsylvania. We had the best afternoon filled with locally grown flowers, good conversation, hot tea, honey cake and the sound of rain on a tin roof. It was the perfect celebration of spring.
Read MoreAs seasonal living has become more of a priority in my life, I’ve come to see spring, summer, autumn and winter not as four, static, monoliths but a succession of mini seasons that blend and circle around each other.
Read MoreOur first gathering was held on Sunday, January 30th at John Rudy Park in York, Pennsylvania. It was such a treat to spend a chilly winter afternoon sipping cider and sharing/sowing seeds by a roaring fire.
Read MoreFor what feels like the first time, I’m really savoring the slowness of midwinter. With the rush of the holidays behind us, I have been settling into what the rest of the natural world is doing; resting, reflecting and conserving energy for the coming year…
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