shekinah village
Shekinah Village is a beautiful 35-acre youth camp/retreat center nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. It was started under the direction of Meridzo Center Ministries. The village is not only set apart by its unique design, but also by the presence of the Lord. The word “Shekinah” represents the glory of the Lord. Once entering the village, you will see that God’s presence rests on the area. From the peaceful setting of the water to the majestic mountains in the background, it promises to be a place where youth and adults will come into a true relationship with a loving God.
Shekinah Village offers a variety of amenities and activities including fishing, horseback riding, lakeside walks, an old general store, village cantina, village shops, cabins, camps, and gorgeous views!
At Shekinah Village there are four cabins available for rent. These beautifully decorated cabins each boast full kitchens, a living room and dining area, and a deck with a lovely view of the gorgeous Kentucky mountains and Pay Lake.
Visit their website here: https://www.meridzo.org/shekinah-village
606-446-6005
shekinahvillage@meridzo.org
southdown farm
FROM OUR HOLLER TO YOUR TABLE! South Down Farm is a small, family-owned business in Ermine, Kentucky, owned and operated by Seth and Sheryl Long.
They grow an amazing number of vegetables in a small area using intensive market gardening methods. They make value added products with the vegetables by baking and processing what they grow…think carrot cake scones, cucumber bread, jalapeno cheddar scones, grape jelly and jalapeno salsa. Their niche product is producing Kentucky Maple Syrup from maple trees on their steep hillside property. This produces fantastic maple syrup and a host of other goodies such as maple donuts, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and more.
Since moving onto the 55-acres they call home in 1988, they raised a garden as a way to grow their own healthy, fresh food and teach their children how to grow their own food and the value of a day’s work. In 2016 they were introduced to a method of farming called Market Gardening, which allowed them to grow more produce on a small piece of land. Market Gardening techniques are a perfect fit for their farm as most of the eastern Kentucky property is steep hillside property which cannot be cultivated.
With the ability to grow more produce they started to sell their products at local farmer’s markets. They continue to learn how to grow their produce using organic practices. In 2017, they were introduced to 3/16th tubing which was the tool they needed to collect maple sap and produce maple syrup to sell.
They invite you to look around, learn about their operation and hopefully find yourself something from their holler for your kitchen table from their farm store.
Connect with SouthDown Farm:
southdownfarmky@gmail.com
southdownky.com
stables at creekside glen
The Stables At Creekside Glen is a ministry dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus Christ through the recreational use of God’s creation, namely the horse. We use the horses as a platform to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to encourage the pursuit of Christ thereafter.
This ministry is located in Letcher County, Kentucky. God has blessed our ministry with 25 acres of pastures, 3 stables, 24 stalls, arena, trails, and a classroom that we are able to use in a variety of ways.
The stable ministry has proven to be one of the most unique ministries of Southeastern Kentucky. These are the different areas the Lord has chosen to use the horses this past year: riding classes, summer horse camps, helping horse program, trail rides, wrangler internships.
The Stables at Creekside Glen:
366 Pay Lake Road, Partridge, KY 40862
(606) 589-6910
thestables@meridzo.org
https://www.meridzo.org/the-stables
isom days festival
Isom days is a festival held every year on Labor Day weekend that is filled with fun activities for the whole family!
Isom days host a great carnival, a cruise in showcasing lots of cool cars, live music, a parade, cornhole tournament, food booths, vendors, and more. The biggest draw to the Isom Days Festival is its super entertaining rodeo! It you missed it, you definitely don't want to next year!
We just love the nostalgic feeling and togetherness a town festival gives its residents and visitors. Follow along for info on more festivals coming up soon!
neon days festival
For those of you who bleed purple and gold, don't miss the opportunity to head over to downtown Neon and fellowship with everyone attending the Neon Days festival this weekend! This year is extra special as they will be holding an all-class reunion!
Schedule of events:
FRIDAY -
Opening ceremonies at 11 am in the morning.
11:30-Janice Banks’s Litl’ Mr. & Miss Neon pageant
12:30-FNMS
2:00-Drake Brock, sponsored by Potter’s Monument
4:00-Roadhouse Band, sponsored by WARH
6:00-Neon Rain, sponsored by PVA, Rick Rose
8:00-Elvis and The Coupe DeVilles, sponsored by Tom King’s Collision Center
FLEMING-NEON ALL CLASS REUNION, ALL DAY!
Free Facepainting, 4-8, sponsored by Sexton’s Resources, LLC
Free train rides, 4-close, sponsored by MCHC
SATURDAY -
11:00 - Parade
11:45 - Awards Presentation
12:00 - Nellean Bentley's Cake Walk
1:00 - Brandon & Breydon Fields Appalachian Pet Pantry Dog Show
2:00 - The Fowlers
3:00 - The Dance Gallery
3:30 - Dave Perry's Amazing Duck Race
4:00 Jivin' Ivan's Auction
5:00 - Fleming-Neon All Class Reunion
6:00 FNMS Football Game
6:30 - Pure & Simple Band
8:30 - Dirt Famous