
Forest of Bliss is a house, a way, and an ongoing experiment
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That’s Hazel Dickens. The Hazel Dickens. With Alice Gerrard, she’s often called a pioneer of bluegrass and a grandmother to women in bluegrass. But just the other day, a friend said, “It was Hazel and Alice who turned my attention to this music in 1972.” Together and separately, they’ve poured so much raw emotion and…
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We’ll be opening our home for two dates this fall, 10/25 and 11/8, between 11-4 pm for Carlisle’s Open Studios. I will be selling all of my block prints, including kitchen art towels, napkins, runners, pillow covers, and lots of tees, toddler, youth, women’s, and unisex cuts. Our location is 188 Judy Farm Road, Carlisle…
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Here’s a band we think you should know about, not least because Eugene Tyler Band is the winner of the Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival (2021). We saw them first at Ossipee Valley Music Festival in 2024 and then at Cambridge’s Lizard Lounge in 2025. We loved them both times. They played a warm, inventive set…
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What a night! Great food, mind-blowing music, and great company. Here’s a partial, visual recap in case you could not be there. Thanks to all who shared photos with us!
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Now with more Catfish…in the Sky

We have a simple aim in mind: live a little more each day in such a way that when we die, we have few regrets. Not a life of more, but a life that is rich, deep, and connected to people, those we love and whoever we encounter.
Take a look at Laurelyn’s art and consider joining us for a house concert.