Old Frog Pond Farm has been seasonably inspired by the nettles growing on their farm: nutritious, persistent, abundant and perennial. Nettles embody the resilience that farmers can not only use as energetic inspiration, but as a spring tonic for both themselves and their farms. 

Join us for discussion and lunch as we tour the farm: we’ll talk through a variety of resiliency strategies in use at Old Frog Pond, and celebrate being a part of the organic movement together.

Lunch will be served.

Register here!

About the hosts:

Isa Budnik came to the United States from her home in Chile in 2019. Isa brings a long history of experience growing fruits and vegetables in her native country, where she applied the ways of the indigenous farmers. She is a strong advocate for saving seeds, and has much knowledge about medicinal plants. This year, she takes the helm as Farm Manager at Old Frog Pond Farm.

Linda Hoffman moved to Old Frog Pond Farm in 2001 to find that the orchard was a tangle of brambles, poison ivy, and dying trees. Hoffman was determined to bring the orchard back to health and to do it organically. In 2006, the berry patch and the orchard were Certified Organic. Hoffman continues to explore holistic and harmonious ways to grow fruit. She is grateful that being a farmer gives her the opportunity to continuously discover the radical complexity and perfection of the natural world.

Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.

There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.

Looking forward to finding stillness with you! 

Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.

To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.

Join us for a powerful gathering to embrace the renewing energy of Spring and the New Moon.

We’ll work with the cleansing power of fire to ignite fresh energy, clarity, and momentum for your dreams, intentions, and overall wellbeing.

Cécile Raynor will also share insights from her upcoming 2025 book “Body Wisdom Magic,” a supportive daily companion designed to help you cultivate wellness in every area of life—now and into the future. A book signing will follow the event.

This free event is a holistic offering for the Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul.

Co-hosts:
🌿 Sarah Shulman, MD – Earth Keeper initiated in the Incan Shamanic tradition and essential oils practitioner
🌟 Cécile Raynor – Alexander Technique teacher, Founder of the Body Intelligence Activation Process™ (BIA Process™), spiritual teacher, author, and artist

No prior experience needed—just an open heart and a willingness to explore sacred ritual, deepen your connection with nature, and open new pathways toward your goals and wellbeing.

Space is limited. Registration required! Reserve your spot here!

Get your tickets here. $15 online, $20 at the door.

Please note that this is an outdoor event and should the weather not cooperate, the event will move to a local indoor location. We’ll post at noon on www.oldfrogpondfarm.com.

Join us this May for an afternoon of storytelling. This month’s theme is “Wonder.”

In addition to several local, hand-picked tellers, Fugitive brings four regional, award-winning storytellers to share their true-life stories.

Canceled: due to Firekeeper travel plans

Join us for a community fire facilitated by Chris Griffin, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.

We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.

Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.

A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).

Attendees must RSVP in advance to harvardfires@sacredfire.org.

Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.

There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.

Looking forward to finding stillness with you! 

Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.

To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.

Join us for an exploration of what we want to grow—both within and around us. Through mindful movement and connection with the land, we’ll reflect on how we establish this relationship with nature. A nourishing soup made with roots/greens will ground us in the sustenance of deep roots.

Who this is for: Adults (18+) seeking deeper connection with nature, community, and self.

Fee: $45 for this event or $120 (save 10%) for all three events in the series* (We believe nature connection should be accessible to all. If cost is a barrier, please reach out—we’re happy to discuss options.)

Register here for single event.

Register here for all three events.

What to Expect in a Gathering

• A slow, guided walk through natural spaces, sometimes on uneven terrain.

• Simple yet meaningful activities to deepen your connection with the surroundings.

• Quiet moments for rest, reflection, and personal insight.

• A welcoming space for contemplation, with the option to share if you choose.

• A closing ceremony to honor the experience and our connection with one another.

About your Guide: Andrea Jaramillo (she/they) is a bilingual certified forest therapy guide. Her approach is enriched by her experience as a nurse, urban farmer, and apprentice of traditional medicines from Central and South America.

Rain date: Nature is unpredictable. In the event of rain, we will gather indoors, bringing nature treasures inside to honor and explore the planned theme in a new way.

*This event is part of Gather with the Land: Nature Connection Series

Come gather with artists Barbara Andrus, Louise Berliner, and Linda Hoffman at Old Frog Pond Farm in Harvard, where Agriculture, Art and Community cross-pollinate and collaborate.

Using a forgotten farm cart as our base we will construct a (travelling?) folly*, built from this year’s apple prunings and your fiber scraps. Search your drawers, clean out your closets, look under the bed, grab old clothes, hunt at the dump, or splurge on something glittering and irresistible! Bring scissors, clippers, all kinds of string and rope, crochet hooks, anything you like to work with.

Bring a lunch. The farm's own organic apple cider will be provided.

Free, but limited to 15 participants, so please reserve your place!

RSVP: strongwhitepine@verizon.net

*folly: a construction with no practical purpose...

Discover! Connect! Renew!

Join us for a community fire facilitated by Chris Griffin, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.

We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.

Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.

A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).

Attendees must RSVP in advance to harvardfires@sacredfire.org.

Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.

There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.

Looking forward to finding stillness with you! 

Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.

To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.

Discover! Connect! Renew!

Join us for a community fire facilitated by Chris Griffin, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.

We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.

Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.

A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).

Attendees must RSVP in advance to harvardfires@sacredfire.org.

Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.

There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.

Looking forward to finding stillness with you! 

Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.

To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.

Discover! Connect! Renew!

Join us for a community fire facilitated by Chris Griffin, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.

We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.

Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.

A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).

Attendees must RSVP in advance using the link here.

Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.

There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.

Looking forward to finding stillness with you! 

Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.

To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.

Join us for an evening talk offered by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7 pm. If you have been thinking about beginning a meditation practice this talk is for you!

On Saturday morning, January 11, Shugen Roshi will also join our weekly meditation and offer a Question & Answer period afterwards. 

Please click here to reserve now and do let us know if your schedule changes. We are asking for a $10 donation which you can make online or contribute in person. Feel free to bring a friend.

Shugen Roshi is head of the Mountains and Rivers Order, and abbot and head teacher of Zen Mountain Monastery, Mt. Tremper, New York. He received dharma transmission from John Daido Loori, Roshi in 1997. His teachings on Zen, social justice and environmental stewardship have appeared in various Buddhist journals. His book of poetry, Oh, Beautiful End, a collection of Zen memorial poems, was published in 2012.

Discover! Connect! Renew!

Join us for a community fire facilitated by Chris Griffin, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.

We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.

Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.

A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).

Attendees must RSVP in advance using the link here.

A time to call back the infinite sun with its life-giving radiance.

We will gather in the Sacred Wheel on Saturday, December 21 at 7pm.

Bring your great sprit, a poem, song, dance, and musical instruments to share in the circle. Dress warmly, carpool if you can, bring a flashlight, and please no dogs. In case of bad weather check after 2pm on Saturday www.oldfrogpondfarm.com.

Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.

There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.

Looking forward to finding stillness with you! 

Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.

To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.

Discover! Connect! Renew!

Join us for a community fire facilitated by Chris Griffin, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.

We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.

Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.

A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).

Attendees must RSVP in advance using the link here.

UPDATE: Due to the outdoor fire ban placed in the town of Harvard, our Frost Moon celebration will be postponed until further notice.

Come celebrate the Frost Moon with us.

Join us for a moonlit walk out in the boneyard at Old Frog Pond Farm with artist, Anne Eder. We will also have a bonfire, hot cider, and a special guest, Irish storyteller, David Smythe.

Discover! Connect! Renew!

Join us for a community fire facilitated by Chris Griffin, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.

We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.

Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.

A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).

Attendees must RSVP in advance using the link here.

Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.

There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.

Looking forward to finding stillness with you! 

Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.

To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.

Join us at the Concord Musuem on October 10 from 7:00-8:00 pm for an evening exploring the beauty and wisdom of apple trees through words and images with artists Ellen Harasimowicz and Linda Hoffman. Linda will share from her writings of conversations with an apple tree while Ellen Harasimowicz will share the images she has captured of the orchard and this tree throughout the seasons.

For more information and to register, click here.

Free for Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual

Linda Hoffman’s studio will be part of Bolton & Harvard’s Open Studios. Joining her will be artists Faith Cross, Lynn Horsky, Amy Kilham, Ariel Matisse, Judith Schutzman, and Katherine Symancyk.

October 5, 10-4 pm
October 6, 12-4 pm

Stop by to see new paintings, sculpture, jewelry, cards, and fine baskets. Find that special gift for a friend or even for yourself!

Learn more here.

Linda Hoffman’s studio will be part of Bolton & Harvard’s Open Studios. Joining her will be artists Faith Cross, Lynn Horsky, Amy Kilham, Ariel Matisse, Judith Schutzman, and Katherine Symancyk.

October 5, 10-4 pm
October 6, 12-4 pm

Stop by to see new paintings, sculpture, jewelry, cards, and fine baskets. Find that special gift for a friend or even for yourself!

Learn more here.

Discover! Connect! Renew!

Join us for a community fire facilitated by Chris Griffin, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.

We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.

Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.

A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).

Attendees must RSVP in advance by emailing harvardfires@sacredfire.org.

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, mindfulness, and nature connection. Designed for ages 6-10, our Nature Explorers event is focused on engaging your kids in discovering the beauty of Mother Earth while helping them foster a deep appreciation for the environment.

The afternoon will include a fun walk of the grounds at Old Frog Pond Farm to gather materials for fairy house making followed by creating personal nature journals and engaging in mindfulness exercises to heighten their awareness of the world around them.

Investment: $55/per child.

Pre-registration required, click here.

Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. After this introduction, there will be a guided meditation that will move participants into silence followed by an opportunity for questions.

There is no charge for this offering, but there is a donation basket at the door. We encourage participants to help support our practice here at Old Frog Pond Farm.

Looking forward to finding stillness with you! 

Linda Hoffman is a practicing Zen Buddhist and a Senior student at Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt. Tremper, New York where she has been training since 2004. Her Dharma name, Shinji, means ‘Truth in the Soil’.

To sign up or for more information email us at lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.

Discover! Connect! Renew!

Join us for a community fire facilitated by Chris Griffin, a firekeeper trained through the Sacred Fire. To learn more click here.

We will make offerings at 6:30. Please arrive before offerings start.

Bring headlamps and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable. The fire circle is a short walk from the house.

A monetary donation to help meet ongoing expenses is appreciated. Suggested $5 (or more).

Attendees must RSVP in advance by emailing harvardfires@sacredfire.org.