Ashwood Farmhouse

Knitting For Dishes

Knitting and crochet have been part of my life for a long time and making items that can be used in the home is paramount. One of my favorite patterns is a simply knit dish cloth.

How To Get A Fresh Egg To Peel Beautifully!

Those of you with chickens and those of you who buy fresh eggs from those with chickens already know that fresh eggs do not peel well. I think I can help.

Rhubarb Yum Yum

I was gifted with two rhubarb plants a few years ago and, until this year, has gone relatively unused. A crime, I know. Now these lovelies are ready to feed and nourish and I have just the recipes to share:

How to make apple cider vinegar

. . .while processing these golden green orbs into applesauce, I realized that the peel/core palooza could be made into apple cider vinegar.

Rendering Lard

First of all, let’s dispel with some false information. Lard is not a saturated fat; it is a monounsaturated fat and one of the best dietary sources of Vitamin D while containing no trans-fats.

Welcome

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, The Ashwood Farmhouse is a private residence located in picturesque Bath County, Virginia. In the 40’s and 50’s, the previous owners would house area visitors that came to golf, ski, take to the waters, or as ‘lowlanders’ trying to escape the heat of the city. The only advertisement was word of mouth and a single sign on the porch that read “Guests”.

Through Airbnb, we have continued this tradition by offering a unique experience: live with a local family while visiting the Hot and Warm Springs communities.

Come experience the joy of simple living, relaxing on the front porch, and watching the grass grow.