Iowa Writer's Retreat

A dog trot style cabin in southern Iowa for graduate students, authors and creative people to get away to work… a green, sustainable ranch retreat, far from noise, distractions, and close to major hubs.

Graduate Students, Song Writers, Annual Report Authors

My novel, Concealed: The Book of Joshua was written entirely here at Two Mile Ranch. This is an ideal place to do a block of writing, or a committed time for page proofs and line edits as part of your review. If you are working with a team, the wi-fi and internet will let you stay connected, without being interrupted by everyday distractions.

Stay for a Week - or Longer

The writer’s retreat is set up to host you for an independent stay for a week – or longer if you choose. The kitchen is outfitted with cooking and living needs, you are free to cook for yourself, or dine out. The retreat is smoke free

A walk for inspiration turns into CSI: Small Farm Life

I’ve been working on a line — an extended simile — for...

23rd Mar
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A bit of rearranging

As I’ve been slowly working to simplify the websites, the SmallFarmLife.com content...

06th Mar
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About the book….a bit of a tease

Yes, the book is coming.  Yes, it’s out to the review team...

28th Jan
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The Origin of Sophie’s Choice day

Every year, I celebrate a cleansing holiday:  Sophie’s Choice day.  And while...

12th May
Sophies Choice: my entry in the parade

White Chinese Geese for Sale

These goslings were hatched May Day.  Here’s shot of a pair of...

05th May
White Chinese Geese for Sale

Panorama

From the deck tonight

23rd Apr
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Facebook Official or Pinterest Pinned?

Back in the day, if a boy and girl were  dating, he...

12th Mar
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2012 Turkey and Chickens pre-order today

I need to take care of a little business UPDATE:  This year’s...

10th Mar
2012 Turkey and Chickens pre-order today

Thy Neighbor’s Cow and a Bit of Charcuterie

My neighbors are wonderful for many reasons, mostly for the ways we...

04th Mar
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Beans and grains

While the first sign of spring for much of the Midwest is...

27th Feb
This year's catalogs
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