We went to see Carol and Ed Gulley at their Bejosh Farm yesterday and Ed showed us some striking new “flower” sculptures he has made out of farm tractor and engine parts. These are especially graceful. Ed’s art evolves all of the time, and he never stops creating and thinking and re-thinking his work.

His idea to make evocative sculptures out of farm implements is pure genius to me, and is an exciting art form. He makes wind chimes, sculptures and animal figures and representations.

Maria, who discovered Ed’s artistic abilities a couple of years ago, and I are both impressed with the work of the artist inside of Ed that wants to come out. Ed will be showing his work at our Open House on Columbus Day weekend. Ed and Carol have launched a deservedly successful blog, the Bejosh Farm Journal, you can keep up with their work there. It is popular all over the world.

I will also be herding sheep with Red and Fate (and Gus), Maria has a wonderful, surprising art show planned, the RISSE Refugee Singers will be here, so will some of the Mansion residents, some poets, some speakers, some friendly donkeys and barn cats,  and some friendly dogs.

Our Open Houses are a celebration of the art of rural life. They are also an opportunity to share our lives with the people who support us.

Open House details here.