The October full moon has been known as the "Hunter's Moon" for millennia, and was a time of feasting throughout the Northern hemisphere. We revive the notion here with a day of feasting at Boann's Banks (the farm of Athens Locally Grown managers Chris and Eric Wagoner) on the banks of the Broad River outside Royston. It'll be a low-key affair, without anyn farm work for you to do. Just good food and drink (Eric will prepare a variety of dishes using locally grown vegetables and locally raised meats, blackberry mead, and perhaps some farmhouse cheeses. LG volunteer Marc has been talking about bringing some of his fabulous home-brewed beer), some great music (we're hoping for a repeat appearance by "The Would Be Farmers"), good company (all of you), and (assuming we get *some* rain before then) a river to splash in. There's even some camping space, for those who really want to enjoy the moon. Come any time, but I'll be aiming for 2pm to have the BBQ and other dishes ready. Stay as long as you'd like, even into Sunday. Nights are chilly, though, so bring a tent is you're wanting to do that. There is no charge for Locally Grown members and their families. We do ask that you bring a dish to share, and if it's made from Locally Grown ingredients, so much the better.
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The October full moon has been known as the "Hunter's Moon" for millennia, and was a time of feasting throughout ... more