Sylvatica Forest Farm is a hub to educate the local and regional community on the importance of forest farming, herbalism and land stewardship within a long-term conservation mindset. Our practices are rooted in whole ecosystem health, land regeneration and climate smart solutions for diverse small-scale farms.

The Pope Lick Monster (more commonly, colloquially, the Goat Man) is a legendary part-man, part-goat and part-sheep creature reported to live beneath a railroad trestle bridge over Pope Lick Creek, in the Fisherville neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

It is easy and affordable to stay at the monastery, although they suggest and encourage donations. Religious affiliation with Roman Catholics is not required. Merton's hermitage lies north of the abbey. It is in the monks' enclosure, so it is best to ask for permission to be escorted there.

An excellent PDF with everything you need to know about planting and cultivating your garden.

A local source for classes in foraging and other nature info.

A nice visual guide to garden planting timelines for the region.