The Big Raven Farm Blog

Discover why fall is one of the best times for a retreat in Minnesota. Art, trails, hot yoga, incredible food and fall color await at Big Raven Farm.

Discover Joleen’s favorite recycled book art projects, from paper flowers to folded books, and try them at a Big Raven Farm art retreat in Minnesota.

Join our Fall Cyanotypes and Eco-Printing Retreat at Big Raven Farm in Minnesota's Driftless Region. Slow down, connect with nature, and explore botanical art.

Rediscover your creativity and slow down this autumn at Big Raven Farm in Minnesota's Driftless Region. Explore our fall art and wellness retreats and reserve your spot today.

Every August, I find myself reflecting on the year that's just beginning to wind down. Not on the projects we've made or the techniques we've taught, although those are certainly part of it. I think about the conversations around the dinner table after everyone insisted they couldn't eat another bite... until dessert appeared. I think about early mornings when someone wanders into the kitchen with a cup of coffee before the rest of the house is awake. I think about hearing laughter drift out of the studio because someone tried something they were convinced they couldn't do. And I think...