Folklore holds that sitting under an elder on Midsummer allows one to see the Fairy Queen on her progression through the wild places.  While living in England,...

In the summers, William Beekman’s son, Cornelius, used to love to walk the five miles that ran between the farm and center village. But there was a problem. ...

Josh and Brent's Spice Cabinet As spices made their way to the shores of the New World and then passaged up the Hudson River, William Beekman would be waiting...

A Year in the Country 12 bar gift set When we first started making our BEEKMAN 1802 Original Goat Milk Soap, the idea was to create a “Soap for Sensitive People”. ...

When Farmer John was recovering from his hip surgery, it was impossible to keep up with all of the chores on the farm.  We decided to whip up a special soup to...

A nice bath in 1802 probably meant securing a primo spot right next to the stove, so we’ve made a few recommendations to update the idea of a perfect Beekman...

Sometimes I am so overwhelmed with thoughts and ideas that I can’t seem to sort them out.  Before I have the chance to fully develop and execute one idea, another...

Tansy As a physician, I love discovering the origins of modern medicine in my own backyard. The driveway leading up to The Beekman Farm evidently is ideal growing...

Blue Cohosh It is always interesting to find plants known for their medicinal properties growing in the wild.  With the help of a naturalist friend, we discovered...

IF YOU’VE BEEN READING CAREFULLY, you already know that I can make a sandwich out of almost anything.  Cucumber sandwiches, tomato sandwiches, and even...