On the Power of Story

On the Power of Story

In working to create a community at Magnalia that is a “Beacon of Hope,” we’re trying to be intentional in creating spaces that prompt people to experience simple awe and wonder, to think critically, to be rooted and yet forward-thinking — and to...
On Listening to Cato

On Listening to Cato

Cato, the Roman legend who inspired our founding fathers in the quest toward liberty, wrote a famous treatise on farming and agriculture for his fellow countrymen. Among other jewels, he makes the statement that the good farm steward… …should have the...
A Holy Hush

A Holy Hush

Sometimes a holy hush is just what we need at the end of a week of bustle, to put us in a Sabbath state of mind. But the Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth hush and be silent before Him. -Habakkuk 2:20 A holy hush came upon us during our recent Summer...
Not an Ordinary Cup of Tea

Not an Ordinary Cup of Tea

Epic Annie Talton from Alabama leaves the Homestead today for DC after a great run of weeks working in Magnalia’s OnePull Community Garden under the oversight of Master Gardeners TimCindy Wall, helping create magic, like our first jar of Crown & Pepper Tea,...
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