Hi! My name is Nora Matthews and I recently completed an internship/project for school/really cool experience. As a sophomore in the International Baccalaureate program at North Mecklenburg High School, I was required to complete a personal exploration project of sorts. Goats had been my favorite animal for a long time before this project, but I had never really been to a farm or done farm-like activities before. I emailed Wish We Had Acres in...

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Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium 2016 Friday, June 3 to Monday, June 6, 2016 Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain, North Carolina We’ll be there! Will YOU? Over 40 presentations by leading practitioners and researchers in botanical medicine. Theme: Integrating traditional healing methods with modern medicine. Also offering: Friday field study and pre-conference intensive, panel discussions, medicine-making classes and herb walks in...

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PAINT A GOAT on the Farm – 6pm-8pm Saturday June 18th $40 per person/$70 for two Paint an adorable baby goat! No experience needed. Your choice of materials to paint on wood or canvas:) Price includes ALL materials, refreshments, goat milk soap from the farm, snuggles with the baby goats in the barn, and your final masterpiece! Just bring YOURSELF! Hosted by Of The Earth Wellness and Wish We Had Acres at 10715 Shopton...

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SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016 from 11AM – 4PM *new location! GRADY COLE CENTER 310 N Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204 Charlotte VegFest is a celebration of healthy, sustainable, and compassionate eating and explores the endless benefits of vegetarian living. This FREE event will feature a variety of vegan foods, local veg restaurants and food trucks, local vendors, live music, speakers, nutritional experts, vegan cooking demonstrations, free...

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10th Anniversary Drum Circle to BEAT cancer :: DRUMSTRONG 2016 Join us in Weddington, NC, just 15 minutes south of Charlotte for this years Drumstrong; a musical charity event in North Carolina to raise funds for cancer support, education, awareness, and research.  DRUMSTRONG 2016 will be hosted back at Misty Meadows Farm and will share our Rhythm, Resources, Fun and Heart. This is our first year joining the event and we love this cause!...

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YOGA ON THE FARM – Sundays 5-6pm 10715 Shopton Rd West Have you always wanted to do mountain pose next to a goat? There are 10 baby goats and several mamas that love our yoga guests. Be prepared for yoga poses to be interrupted by goat noses. It’s a pretty laid back and family friendly class. Get some good stretches in, snuggle some goats and get some fresh air! Join us Sundays 5-6pm at the farm for a refreshing outdoor All...

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