by Bill Haley | Sep 30, 2014 | Contemplative Life, Creation
For a long time I’ve been taken with a comment from Dallas Willard along that lines that Jesus invites us into “eternal life starting now”. In other words, we are saved to enjoy eternal life not only after we die, but every day of our life until we die and then it...
by Coracle | Sep 25, 2014 | Creation
The “Field to Fork” celebration was certainly that! And it was so meaningful to us to thank people for an amazing five years at Corhaven. Of course, not everyone we wanted to say thank you to personally were able to be there, but I still want you to...
by Coracle | Sep 18, 2014 | Creation
We want to thank God and you for five years at Corhaven! Even if you cannot come to the celebration this Saturday, we still want you to know how important your support has been to us. Tara is really out-doing herself this year, and has put together an oversized menu...
by Coracle | Jul 29, 2014 | Creation
We’ve done these before, they’ve always been amazing. We’re doing it again on Saturday, September 20, and it’s going to be amazing! On that day we’ll offer our third “Field to Fork” experience, and this year we’re...
by Tara Haley | May 26, 2014 | Creation
Rhubarb is coming, and it’s coming fast this year in the Corhaven Garden. Last weekend, during our Creation Care Retreat, retreatants made this recipe and a complete meal with fresh produce. In case you were not there, here is the recipe we used for this...
by Coracle | Apr 16, 2014 | Contemplative Life, Creation
It’s safe to say that for me personally, a critical part of my spiritual formation earlier in life came through spending time alone with God, in nothing but nature, sleeping in a tent, with no other company except God and the wonders of creation and a constant...
by Tara Haley | Feb 4, 2014 | Creation
Retreatants often ask about the food that is served at our retreats. As the Director of Creative Care, I make our meals using ingredients from local farms and gardens, including the garden here at Corhaven. Here are a couple of the recipes from recent retreats:...
by Coracle | Oct 9, 2013 | Creation, Vocation
Who knew a farm could be so interesting? Coracle gathered a group of us for a tour of Polyface Farm in August, where they are taking a lead from God’s design of nature to produce delicious food, excellent in every respect. Polyface, nestled in a beautiful area of...
by Coracle | May 30, 2013 | Creation
Once again, the recent spring Field to Fork meal was remarkable, a feast for all the senses. Every time people come to Corhaven for an event, I feel a sense of relief. Finally I can meet the people I have been contacting for some time, and everyone has such an easy...
by Tara Haley | Apr 30, 2013 | Creation
Here is another recipe that people keep requesting: Kale Salad with Mustard Vinegar Dressing Kale and a mix of fresh salad greens(I’ve always uncluded spinach, arugula and escarole (all cold hardy greens) Pear, cut into 1/2-1inch pieces Feta Cheese...
by Coracle | Apr 11, 2013 | Creation
I almost passed this article by, as I do with many articles that come to my computer screen, but the title intrigued me. There is so much truth in the article, through to the last quote which sums it all up for me. I thought this fits so well with what Coracle is,...
by Tara Haley | Apr 8, 2013 | Creation
Here is a recipe served at our last retreat that seemed to be quite popular by virtue of its request to be posted. Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Chili with Roasted Butternut Squash over Rice Pilaf from The Fresh and Green Table by Susie Middleton Serves 6 For the chili: ...
by Bill Haley | Feb 22, 2013 | Creation, Justice and Mercy
Corhaven is a 17 acre slice of earth, given to our community to steward well for the purposes of God which includes stewarding well the land itself. Peter Harris is the founder and international director of A Rocha (their motto “Christians in Conservation”), a well...
by Tara Haley | Jan 17, 2013 | Creation
I’m sure you’ve heard anyone who gardens say that January and the arrival of seed catalogs is like a second Christmas. It’s no different for me as I page through my shiny magazines and get excited thinking and planning for another full year of 4...
by Tara Haley | Jan 17, 2013 | Creation
Many of you have suggested that I might include recipes from meals you have enjoyed while on retreat here at Corhaven. I’ve taken this advice to heart and am including a recipe served at our Advent Retreat this past December. Enjoy! __________________ Butternut...
by Bill Haley | Sep 21, 2012 | Creation, For the World
It was a cruel thing, perhaps, to do to Liam, our six year old son. His whole life to that point had been urban, as in, the inner-city of Washington DC. Living in the broken places of the world and the city had been Tara’s and my past for a long time, and we...
