Big Raven Farm

In this joyful episode of Happy Time Craftcast, I sit down with my lovely friend Suzanne Earley — mixed media artist and the heart behind Strawberry Moon Magazine. We chat about the beauty of embracing the mess in art journaling, creating with intention (not perfection), and how the creative process can be both grounding and joyful. It’s a warm, encouraging conversation I think you’ll absolutely love. 💕🎨

At Big Raven Farm, every retreat meal is crafted with care—and Chef Darin is the heart behind it all. In this Q&A, he shares his approach to cooking with the seasons, his passion for locally sourced ingredients, and how he creates meals that nourish both body and soul.

There’s a feeling you get when you step onto the land at Big Raven Farm—something in your shoulders softens. Your breath slows. You remember what it feels like to be instead of do. Our guests have tried to describe it: peaceful, magical, restorative, creative, cozy. But perhaps the most telling description of all? “Already dreaming of going back.” Again and again, people return to Big Raven Farm—and they rarely come alone. They bring sisters, best friends, book clubs, healthcare teams, and retreat communities. They return not just for the beauty, or the meals, or the yoga—but because something inside them changed,...

What do fingerpainting, reclaimed cabinet doors, and magical storytelling have in common? In this episode of Happy Time Craftcast, I chat with the incredibly inspiring Heidi Heather of HKH Studios. We talk about making art with your whole heart (and hands!), how stories can emerge from layers of wax and wood, and why creativity doesn’t need a plan — just presence. It’s soulful, whimsical, and totally uplifting.

Discover how group art retreats foster creativity, connection, and personal breakthroughs. Explore why shared artistic experiences at Big Raven Yoga inspire transformation.