Join us as Rock Wall Garden hosts an engaging mozzarella cheese-making class for both kids and adults in the charming barn loft at Tripp Family Farm. Watch the video as participants of all ages come together to learn the art of crafting fresh mozzarella from scratch. Experience the joy and satisfaction of creating your own cheese in a warm, rustic setting that fosters community and hands-on learning.

I was on my way to my truck when I ran into Jessie. We exchanged updates about the farm, and I asked if she'd heard the cows last Wednesday afternoon. She hadn't—too busy to make it up that way. But the memory of that moment lingered with me. The cows weren't just their usual selves; they were harmonizing, their voices weaving together in a melody that seemed to transcend the ordinary. It was a haunting, woodwind-like chorus, something I'd never heard before.

The last day of 2024 prompted reflection on a year of resilience, creativity, and community at Rock Wall Garden. From saying goodbye to founder Dr. Scott Tripp and rebuilding the greenhouse after a devastating storm, to hosting family-friendly workshops, battling grasshoppers, and sharing the harvest through pizza nights and holiday markets, every month brought new challenges and joys. Highlights included a greenhouse barn raising, innovative craft events, and fall festivities like cider pressing and blacksmithing. The year closed with Rock Wall Garden making its debut at the Jingle and Joy Holiday Market, a fitting end to a vibrant and eventful year.

The term "hygge," a Danish word associated with warmth, safety, and satisfaction, is often described as a hug without physical touch…