Alterra-WV

07/23/2025

09/11/2024

This weekend I will be showing new linen aprons in 4 sizes and a variety of colors. Big pockets and flattering crossback design make this useful for crafters, cooks, and more. hint** Great Gift** for foodies you love.

Come see me, Bob Hoffa, Jeff Hoffa and 7 other makers at Mountain Table for the 2024 Droop Mountain Artisans Tour Sat and Sunday 10-5.

09/11/2024

Another indigo extraction batch. I firmly believe that any "failures" are necessary steps on the path to success. I cut and fermented a second 6 gallon tub of Persicaria Tinctoria. In the first picture is my new batch. This is not going so well, the tea colored liquid that should be on top of the separated Indigo is dark, and very green. I can see that there is Indigo happening, but other things are going on as well. The second picture is from the first extraction, you can see how different the color is.

08/25/2024

I grew some indigo (Persicaria Tinctoria, dyer's knotweed) and just started to process it for the pigment. Now I am waiting for the pigment to settle. Stay tuned :-)

07/27/2024

Here are both traditional indigo and a red denim zippered vest with pockets and "skater skirt" ensembles. The skirts have a pleated or pocketed detachable panel that can be switched out with a different pattern or a different size to add adjustability. The red denim starts as thrifted black jeans. I hand dye them a dark red. Variations in manufacturing mean the pieced final garment has luxurious color.

Come see me in September 14 and 15 at the Droop Mountain Artisan's Tour!

08/21/2023

If ya'll like pancakes then you need to try my Company Pancake Mix. A combination of stone ground cornmeal and spelt flour which creates a wonderful fluffy and flavorful pancake! I even have Mountain State Maple syrup available so you can get the package deal. Get yours today!

08/09/2023

08/07/2023

Alderson Main Street is now taking applications for the 2nd annual Alderson Fall Festival on the Bridge. Sign up to be a vendor here! It will be October 7 from 10:00 - 3:00 - there will also be a farmers market, kids activities, live music and a scarecrow competition and display. We are looking for artisans/makers and food tents/trucks. More details in the form.

https://forms.gle/32Wt1bCVeUNUA5U6A

08/07/2023

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT!!
I've got a brand new product that I am launching: Country Style Seasoned Flour!
This is a wonderful blend of stone ground cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and spices that you can use to coat chicken, pork, fish, shrimp, and vegetables. It's momma approved!! Available on the website, at Alderson and White Sulphur Farmers Markets and here at the farm. Get yours today!

08/06/2023

Upcycled denim skirt and jacket set. See more this Sept 9-10 at the Droop Mountain Studio Tour https://www.facebook.com/droopartisans. We will be set up with other artisans and makers at the Renick Community Center. https://www.facebook.com/RenickCommunityCenter