Mountain Maryland Mamas

HAPPY 30th Episode!Well, if you count all of our bonus episodes, it's 38 episodes total.We started this little side project in October of 2021 to share the spirit of Deep Creek and Garrett County, MD and our love for this far western Maryland area that we call "home." We sat on living room couches and interviewed friends. We talked about local events, the four seasons, hunting, kids, farming, slowing down, and we even recorded ourselves indulging in microgreens!Along with all the fun and joy we experienced while making this podcast, there was also a lot of time, work and money required to make it happen. We both have other things we need to focus on - family, jobs, time with friends, other projects, maybe even other podcasts.  So it's time to pause. For now, this is our last episode. We've so very much enjoyed bringing this project to Deep Creek and Garrett County, MD and beyond. THANK YOU for these past 2+ years. Thank you for saying hi to us when we were out and about. Thank you for sending in voice memos. Thank you for interviewing with us and sitting on those couches. Thank you for listening!And an extra special THANK YOU goes out to those who financially supported us through sponsorship: Appalachian Print StudioCashmere Clothing CoDeep Creek Lavender FarmGarrett County Celtic FestivalMeadow Mountain HempNarrows Hill - Ultimate Maps of Deep Creek Lake and Garrett CountyRailey Design Furniture and Home DecorSilver Tree MarineTraders Coffee HouseThe episodes will stay active for a short time, so we hope you'll continue enjoying them. Some of our favorites? The farmer series from spring of 2022, interview with Maryland Governor candidate Laura Neuman, and talking careers, COVID and kids with Terah Crawford all the way back in fall of 2021.For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas: Instagram: @mtnmarylandmamasFacebook: www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasWe launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

HAPPY (almost) FALL from the (far western) mountains of Maryland!We're continuing with our four new seasonal episodes for the year and now it's time for another chat about fall...Ironically in this fall episode though, we talk a lot about summer, ha! But what we realized in our preparation and effort to share about fall, reflecting on summer was incredibly appropriate...and needed!We all know that fall is full of colorful leaves (especially here in our mountains), cozy-ing up with friends, going to festivals, making soup, picking pumpkins, and hearing the leaves crunch beneath our boots. But maybe what we don't talk about enough is the TRANSITION from summer to fall...We, along with three friends - Alea and Jason Donahue, owners of Yorkie Acres Farm + Herbal Earth Apothecary in Friendsville, MD and Terah Crawford of The Terah Crawford Band + Taylor-Made Deep Creek Real Estate - share our thoughts on the transition from summer to fall in this episode. Alea and Jason are recalling "the best summer of their lives" and Terah is tired (in a good way!) and ready for structure...and we can absolutely relate to both!While we don't love to think about winter too early here in the #tundraofmaryland, we'll see you again in December for one final episode of the 2023 year.Thanks to our friend Kassy Cosner and Appalachian Print Studio for sponsoring this episode! Find out more about her services here: https://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPrintStudio/For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas: Website: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comInstagram: @mtnmarylandmamasFacebook: www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

HAPPY SUMMER from the (far western) mountains of Maryland!We're continuing with our four new seasonal episodes for the year and now it's time for summer!For many, summer in Deep Creek + Garrett County, MD presents some of the most perfect weather - not too hot, not too cold. But it's also a hustling, bustling time - many more visitors around, everything is open and the weather makes it pretty easy to get outside and enjoy everything our mountains + lake have to offer.So of course it was easy for us to talk about the outdoor activities we enjoy most during this season, eating ice cream and exploring with friends included. It's a very relaxing conversation that's paired with a giant spring of fun from our friend Duane Stein. We interviewed Duane to learn more about his community involvement in one of our small towns and why he started "The Grantsville Guy."We'll see you again in September with a fall episode. Maureen REALLY loves fall and the cooler weather and Jessica REALLY loves the color.Thanks to our friend Kassy Cosner and Appalachian Print Studio for sponsoring this episode! Find out more about her services here: https://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPrintStudio/For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas: Website: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comInstagram: @mtnmarylandmamasFacebook: www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsproutand the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

We're back!Okay, we were back last week. BUT now we're back to what we originally planned for 2023: four new episodes, one for each of the four seasons. First up, SPRING!Spring in our mountains can be tough. We continue to experience winter weather and everything's just a little quiet - less visitors around, some things are closed and the weather makes it hard to be outside. But surprisingly, we rattled off ALL KINDS of spring things during this conversation! From "getting out of Garrett County" and escaping to nearby Frostburg and Thomas/Davis, to art and music events in Allegany County, MD and Tucker County, WV and numerous Deep Creek + Garrett County locals nights and restaurant shoutouts, there's a whole slew of tips and info for March, April and May in this episode.Bonus: Maureen tells us all about her newest business venture, Pocket Garden Blooms with flower subscriptions and events coming this summer! Check out her website here: https://pocketgardenblooms.comWe'll see you again in June with a summer episode...unless we decide to break our rule of only doing four new episodes again. :)For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas: Website: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comInstagram: @mtnmarylandmamasFacebook: www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsproutand the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

When Maureen describes this episode she uses the word JOY. When Jessica describes this episode she uses SURPRISE.It was a joy to record and a joy to edit. It was a surprise that we talked for over an hour (or maybe that was no surprise, ha!) and that we only briefly touched upon the three topics that we thought would be the focus.Mike was born and raised in Garrett County. School and jobs took him to Pittsburgh, Washington DC and most recently New York City. COVID brought him back home and it's because of friends, family, work, and creative projects that he's able to easily choose to live and stay here. We were most impressed by Mike's outlook on life and the message of goodness in humanity that he shared.You can mostly find Mike at Railey Design Furniture & Home Decor near Deep Creek Lake where he works as a Pillow Expert and Designer: https://www.raileydesign.com/For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas: Website: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comInstagram: @mtnmarylandmamasFacebook: www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsproutand the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

Time to introduce you to our friend, Kendall! She's a mama, she's got curly red hair, she loves Deep Creek + Garrett County like we do, AND she just started a new business! During our chat with Kendall, we hear why she and husband Mark did a 180 and moved from Baltimore to Garrett County, what it's been like growing her 15-year old graphic design business in the mountains and why they now own a dance studio! We get into the idea of “crafting a life” around what we've got here in Garrett County and of course there's some talk of juggling…because we're creative, professional, busy moms. Kendall Ludwig is the president and principal designer of CurlyRed where they believe in good design for everyone. Most recently, she's become the owner and creator of the Jitterbug Movement Studio. Both are located in Oakland, MD.Find out more about CurlyRed: https://www.curlyred.comFind out more about Jitterbug and sign up for dance classes: https://dothejitterbug.comFor more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas: Website: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comInstagram: @mtnmarylandmamasFacebook: www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsproutand the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

We haven't had an interview since June, so it's time for another one! It's also time to shine a light on a community resource and its leader, the Dove Center and Heather Hanline.Located in Oakland, MD the Dove Center provides safety, advocacy, and counseling to individuals whose lives have been shattered by domestic violence and/or sexual assault, and strives to expand public awareness of those issues.Heather is the director of the Dove Center and shared a ton of details on what she and her team do, which was far more than what we knew of their services. Domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse or neglect, are just some of the issues the Dove Center can help victims work through.The 24/7 help line, shelter space, counseling services, and transitional housing services at the Dove Center require a large team and large amount of supplies, and that means a lot of money. Their biggest fundraiser, The Festival of Trees, is an event that our entire community looks forward to. It's been since 2019 that the festival has fully happened, so there's some added excitement for its return this year. Of course we talk about its magic and how it sets the tone for the holiday season.If you're in or near Garrett County, MD and would like to support the Dove Center, visit their website and click "ways to give." If you or someone you know needs help and support, you can call the Dove Center 24/7 at 301-334-9000.Find monthly needs lists on the Dove Center Facebook page and find more info on Festival of Trees, including purchasing tickets for Breakfast with Santa, on the FOT website.For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas: Website: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comInstagram: @mtnmarylandmamasFacebook: www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

WOW! The podcast is one year old! Happy Birthday MMM! This time last year we were tucked back in a cabin in the woods, recording our first episodes and making release plans. 12 months later and we've had over 5,000 episode downloads, conducted dozens of interviews, shared the magic of this place we call "home", and are ready for year two. In this episode, we celebrate the MMM birthday by interviewing each other in a  casual, candid conversation...educational journeys, why we love Deep Creek + Garrett County, and we eventually get into this little biz we have together, Breaking Trail Productions. We've got plans for the future and we hope you'll stick around. :)For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas: Website: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comInstagram: @mtnmarylandmamasFacebook: www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

WOW! What a treat! That perfectly sums up our experience with Meadow Mountain Microgreens. And for you, our listeners? This will be something very different than we've done for all of our other episodes, but we hope it'll be a treat for you, too.Here's the scene: Maureen's dining room, we had just finished taco salads, various drinks on the table, and Darryl and Haeli (of Meadow Mountain Microgreens) tickled and tantalized our tastebuds with a lineup of their incredibly unique mircorgreen and edible flower product. We ate broccoli, radishes (that didn't look like broccoli and radish) and the grand final was the "toothache flower" - definitely stick around for that one!We laughed, we learned, we found some flavors we didn't like, and we even found an edible flower that will elevate your next Miller Lite. In a nutshell, this was a top-notch cuisine scene that we think Darryl and Haeli should start offering on the regular. Also, how cool is that in our mountains of far western Maryland microgreen and edible flower farmers can be found!? For more information about Meadow Mountain Microgreens:Instagram: @meadowmountainmicrogreensFacebook: www.facebook.com/meadowmountainmicrogreensIf you're interested in the Dill Pickle Soup recipe we mentioned you can find it HERE!For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas: Website: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comInstagram: @mtnmarylandmamasFacebook: www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

The wedding scene at Deep Creek is hoppin', friends! And we should know! Jessica is a local wedding photographer and it's because of their bride-photographer relationship that Maureen and Jessica met in 2016.Couples are coming here for their destination weddings because they don't need to get on a plane to do it and because we have everything they need to make a wedding happen. Not to mention the beautiful, natural backdrops we have ready and waiting for ceremonies, celebrations and adventures.In this episode, we chat all about our local wedding scene - some history, the elopement trend and a long list of reasons why couples should marry here. We also talk about the impact the weddings have in our county's economy. Jessica gets a chance to nerd out and Maureen gets a chance to recap her own Deep Creek wedding planning experience. And if you're planning a wedding, we hope you'll #comegetmarriedhere. A special thanks to one of Jessica's past brides Caitlin for sending in a voice memo and sharing about her Deep Creek wedding. And another thanks to Laura of Lake Salon for also sharing some personal thoughts on our local wedding scene.For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website and sign up for our newsletter: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comFollow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!And thanks to our sponsors, Deep Creek Lavender Farm, Traders Coffee House, and Silver Tree Marine for helping to make this summer season of episodes possible!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

Friends, we're officially on summer break...and we're inviting you to join us.July, August and September will each have only one episode each, and while we miss sharing more content and conversations, this break was, and still is, much needed.  Read more on our blog Here!For this month's episode it's just us, the Mamas. We're chatting about something that's been on our mind a lot lately…mainly burn out (recovering from it), as well as “Toxic Productivity” (avoiding burn out altogether). Ways we're trying to avoid burnout: allowing ourselves to say no to things and giving ourselves the grace to slow down, as well as embrace summer. After all, Deep Creek Lake + Garrett County, MD are all about summertime. And we do it pretty well here in the mountains!Do you need a break? Listen in...we've got some ideas and encouragement for you.For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website and sign up for our newsletter: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comFollow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!And thanks to our sponsors, Deep Creek Lavender Farm and Traders Coffee House for helping to make this summer season of episodes possible!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

In today's episode we're joined by one of our good friends, Rachel Bruch! We talk all about summer in Garrett County + Deep Creek Lake. And yes, it's just as magical as all the other seasons we've mentioned so far :)Rachel was born and raised here in our Garrett County mountains. She's a mama to three kiddos and she loves this place as much as we do! Rachel is also very well practiced in adventuring so we knew she'd make a great third wheel for this summertime conversation...Throughout the conversation, we discuss our favorite Garrett County + Deep Creek summer events, our favorite regional "field trips" to go on during the warm season, our lake and mountain memories before we had kids, and of course we talk about food...the snacks we like to take to the Stage Wisp concert series and some quick meal ideas for when we're busy with the kids, which is most days.We also help to create a lovely mountains + lake vision for you all by sharing our ideal Garrett County + Deep Creek Lake summer day.In this Episode:Maureen's go-to chicken salad recipe:Eating Bird Food Almond Butter Chicken SaladIts Summer bloom season at the Deep Creek lavender farm!Check out Silver Tree Marine for all of your boat rental needs!For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website and sign up for our newsletter: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comFollow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

It's time for the final installment of our interview series with the founding female farmers of the Deep Creek Farmers Market!Our very own Maureen Sheaffer is one of five founding members of the Deep Creek Farmers Market that just started on May 27th, so we've put together a series of interviews to celebrate this new community project! All five founding members are leading ladies here in Garrett County, MD and four of them are local farmers and producers. We've talked with three of the farming ladies so far (we will eventually interview Maureen too!) and rounding out the series is Julie Friend of Wildom Farm in McHenry, MD...Julie's farming journey started in Chicago...in fashion, actually. From the sustainability scene to exploring her own nutritional wellness and then discovering that the two are linked when it comes to how our food is processed, Julie set out to make some big changes, both for herself and for others...and really, for the animals, too.At the start of the COVID pandemic, she moved to her parents' property here in Garrett County and officially started Wildom Farm, a regenerative farm that prioritizes animal welfare, ecology, and human health. She currently has 700 animals on the farm and will finish out 2022 having had an astounding 1800 animals! In a nutshell, Julie and her farming operations are impressive!You can find out more about Julie, Wildom Farm and the products they have available on their website: www.wildomfarm.com. You can also find Wildom Farm on Facebook and on Instagram @wildomfarmFor more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website and sign up for our newsletter: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comFollow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasFor more information about the Deep Creek Farmers Market, visit their website: www.deepcreekfarmersmarket.comAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

Our interview series with the founding female farmers of the Deep Creek Farmers Market continues!Our very own Maureen Sheaffer is one of five founding members of the Deep Creek Farmers Market that just started on May 27th, so we've put together a series of interviews to celebrate this new community project! All five founding members are leading ladies here in Garrett County, MD and four of them are local farmers and producers. Continuing through mid-June, we're talking with the four farmers (we will eventually interview Maureen too!) and next up is Haeli Gustafson of Meadow Mountain Hemp in Accident, MD...Haeli's story starts in California where she was born, raised, and studied marine biology. She then landed in Tanzania doing work for the Peace Corps and met a nice, charming man from Garrett County, MD while there. (Enter Darryl!) Together, they moved to Washington DC, Haeli doing international development and program management for a USA supply chain in Nigeria and Darryl working as an urban farmer growing hydroponics.In 2019, after moving to our mountains of Maryland, Haeli and Darryl started farming hemp and Meadow Mountain Hemp was born. During this interview, we talk about the misconceptions and benefits of hemp, or CBD, how Haeli and Darryl use it to create their products, and how everyone should definitely stay away from gas station CBD. They also delight us with some homemade guitar tunes!You can find out more about Haeli, Darryl, their hemp efforts (they've got a micro green operation going, too!) and shop their products on their website: www.meadowmountainhemp.farm. You can also find them on Facebook and on Instagram @meadowmountainhempFor more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website and sign up for our newsletter: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comFollow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasFor more information about the Deep Creek Farmers Market, visit their website: www.deepcreekfarmersmarket.comAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

It's BONUS episode time! And friends, this is a good one! It's a unique one! Very different from what we've been doing...When we set out on this podcasting journey in the Fall of 2021, we wanted to "show off" our home, Garrett County, MD...We wanted to highlight what makes our mountains and our lake and the people here so special! One of the things our area does so well is cultivate creative, hardworking folks who come together and make things happen. And those who put together the beloved Garrett County Celtic Festival are a wonderful example of that.Garrett County Celtic Festival9:30AM to 6:00PMFriendsville Community Park,  Friendsville, MDCelebrating the Celtic culture, which runs thick through the ancestry of those who came to Appalachia before us. The festival began as the McHenry Highland Festival and eventually evolved into what it is today. Pipes and drums concerts, multiple stages, kids activities, Irish dancing, educational workshops, and food, drink and art vendors...it's all happening in the Friendsville Town Park on June 4, 2022! You'll hear all of that and more in this episode thanks to festival organizers, volunteers and musicians who contributed their info, stories and music to help make the episode possible.Grab your tickets HERE with our special discount code for our listeners! Save 20% with code MMM22. Online ticket sales end Friday June 3rd at Noon!Special thanks to the Board of Directors from the Highland Festival of Garrett County, Inc. and the Garrett County Celtic Festival, and all of the folks who contributed to this episode!Music from:Garrett Highlands Pipes and DrumsStephen Owens and Shanty IrishSean Heely and the Sean Heely Celtic TrioContributors:Marci McCliveBarbara MyersElizabeth WilliamsKimb AlexanderLynne Dale The Festival is still looking for volunteers! Sign up HERE!For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website and sign up for our newsletter: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comFollow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!

Our interview series with the founding female farmers of the Deep Creek Farmers Market continues!Our very own Maureen Sheaffer is one of five founding members of the Deep Creek Farmers Market that starts on May 27th, so we've put together a series of interviews to celebrate this new community project! All five founding members are leading ladies here in Garrett County, MD and four of them are local farmers and producers. Continuing through mid-June, we're talking with the four farmers (we will eventually interview Maureen too!) and next up is Allison Boyd of Honey Moon Farm in Accident, MD...Allison's story starts in Massachusetts where she studied political science, eventually went to law school and then received her AHA MOMENT when a college professor shared that the industry contributing most to climate change was agriculture. Allison has experience in advocacy work and agriculture policy, giving her a strong and passionate foundation for her farming goals. She wants to bring people into the fold of how their food is produced and she does it amazingly through her CSA program, farmers market involvement and the downright GOOD FOOD she grows on a 3-acre farm in our mountains of Maryland.During this interview, we talk about being a #fanofyourfarmer, how general food production is mostly invisible and we even get a little nerdy with some soil talk. If you're in or close to Garrett County, MD, consider becoming a future CSA member of Honey Moon Farm, shop their online store or gather their goods at the Cumberland or Deep Creek Farmers Markets. Find out more on their website www.honeymoonfarmmd.com and follow on Instagram @honey_moon_farm_md to see some seriously colorful and delicious-looking food!For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website and sign up for our newsletter: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comFollow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasFor more information about the Deep Creek Farmers Market, visit their website: www.deepcreekfarmersmarket.comAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

Here we go...the month of May! It's a big one for MMM! We're going places! Both in conversation and in location...Our very own Maureen Sheaffer is one of five founding members of the brand spankin' new Deep Creek Farmers Market that starts on May 27th, so we've put together a series of interviews to celebrate this new community project! All five founding members are leading ladies here in Garrett County, MD and four of them are local farmers and producers. So this month, we're talking with the four farmers (and will interview Maureen in June too!) and are kicking things off with our friend and fellow mama Alea McClintock-Donahue of Yorkie Acres Farm in Friendsville, MD...Alea has a very unique story and journey. She spent 16 years in the medical field, became a Nurse Practitioner, bought a farm at auction, bought a couple of goats, and is now a mama of two running a multi-faceted business out of she and husband Jason's farm. After working through post-partum depression and anxiety, she decided that being home and working the farm is where she needed to be. So she made a "big switch" from Nurse Practitioner to Friendsville Farmer...and from what we can see and from what Alea tells us, she's incredibly happy with her decision.Holistic health, making and selling farm products, and hosting a space for agritourism is all part of what they do at Yorkie Acres Farm. Oh, and let's not forget the goat snuggles! We visited the farm recently and got to snuggle some goats ourselves (you'll hear the goats in the episode)! Alea, Jason and their two kiddos find themselves snuggling goats on the daily and you can see it all in their social media...it's seriously the cutest!If you're in or close to Garrett County, consider visiting Yorkie Acres Farm for a farm tour...or attend one of their seasonal events! You can also stay overnight in their teal yurt and shop their Herbal Earth Apothacery products. You can find out more on their website: www.yorkieacresfarm.com. And like we said, they have some seriously cute social media: @yorkieacresfarm and @herbalearthapothecary on InstagramFor more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website and sign up for our newsletter: www.mountainmarylandmamas.comFollow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! www.facebook.com/mountainmarylandmamasFor more information about the Deep Creek Farmers Market, visit their website: www.deepcreekfarmersmarket.comAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

In this episode, we interview local educators and business owners, Katelyn and Suzan O'Brien, who are bringing something new and different to our area. This mom-daughter team recently opened Sylvan Learning of Garrett County in 2021 after years of teaching in the classroom and after conversations sparked during the early days of COVID. Their center can be described as "a supplemental resource to a child's education" where reading, math and writing are at the core. They also offer SAT prep, homework help, study skills, and have a whole lineup of summer camps ready for 2022.For us, these ladies got creative in COVID and made some big, difficult careers decisions that resulted in an incredible opportunity for our community. An opportunity for parents to make an added investment in their child's education and for kids to get the extra help they need in school.Katelyn and Suzan saw the opening of their learning center as a way to serve the community and become business owners at the same time, and that's MAGICAL...all four of us agree!If you're in or close to Garrett County, MD with a school-aged kiddo, you'll find this interview + episode incredibly informative. Katelyn and Suzan share all about the programs they're offering, what kind of summer camps will be available, and offer some insight into what becoming and being a Sylvan parent + student looks like. In a nutshell, there's A LOT going on at their center! For more information about Sylvan Learning of Garrett County, visit their website HERE! They're also on Facebook: For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website here, and sign up for our newsletter!Follow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! Mountain Maryland MamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

It's coming, we promise! Spring is such a varied time in the Deep Creek Lake area.  It comes in fits and starts, and we usually have a week of decent 50 or 60 degree weather, followed by a snow storm, followed by a month of rain, AKA Mud Season. We're embracing all of it in this episode, and maybe whinging a just a tiny bit.As we chatted about foods to go along with March Madness, Maureen mentioned one of her favorite side salads, this Herbed Quinoa and Pomegranate dish from Cookie and Kate. Its well loved in the Sheaffer house, and when her Mother in Law Ellen makes it she says she likes to use goat cheese (YES PLEASE!!) and she does about a cup total of the pomegranate arils, or sub blueberries. In this Episode:Favorite Spring Hikes & PlaygroundsKendall TrailNew Germany State ParkBroadford Lake ParkWe also chat a lot about planting native plants, so here are a few resources, and first up is the link for the Maryland Native Plant SalesMaryland Native Plant SocietyPublications for GardenersVegetable Planting GuideThanks to this weeks Sponsors!Narrows HillUltimate Adventure Maps of Deep Creek Lake and Garrett CountyMeadow Mountain HempPremium CBD Products Grown in the Mountains of Western Maryland.  Mountain Maryland Mamas listeners can enjoy 20% off their order with the code MMMHEMP

Every Thursday morning at 9am you can catch Jessica on Instagram on her For the Love of Deep Creek page, and sometimes, occasionally, mostly every week...kind of, we like to turn that into a little bonus episode for y'all. Here is an early Spring preview for all of our resident, and tourist, friends out there!Follow @fortheloveofdeepcreek on Instagram for continued tips and timely Deep Creek info!For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website here, and sign up for our newsletter!Follow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! Mountain Maryland MamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

*Advice to our listeners, this episode does include mention of rape and sexual assault, around minute 6:15, which may be triggering for some listeners.We were so honored to have the chance to interview Maryland Democratic Candidate for Governor, Laura Neuman. From Laura's Campaign Website:"Laura is running for governor because she believes every Marylander should have access to opportunity, regardless of where their story starts. Laura knows what it's like when someone else tries to write your story for you. People repeatedly questioned her assault, and refused to believe in her potential. She believes that if we invest in growing Maryland's economy, expand access to job training and education, and improve education, the possibilities are limitless."Our goal as the Mountain Maryland Mamas is to bring you stories from the Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake area, and we think its incredibly important to be dialed in to whats happening in the rest of our state as well. We're grateful to Laura's team for reaching out, and for the wonderful conversation with Laura!For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website here, and sign up for our newsletter!Follow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! Mountain Maryland MamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

Surprise surprise it snowed in March in the Tundra of Maryland! Thanks to Kendall Ludwig for sending in this voice memo, helping us all with new ideas for enjoying fresh snow!

Audio from Jessica's Instagram Live on For the Love of Deep Creek!  Tune in for the latest information for whats going on at Deep Creek Lake this weekend!Follow @fortheloveofdeepcreek on Instagram for continued tips and timely Deep Creek info!For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website here, and sign up for our newsletter!Follow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! Mountain Maryland MamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

Living in the Tundra of Maryland definitely has its challenges, and one of the biggest is finding ways to combat those pesky winter blues. We're blessed with the Summer beauty of Deep Creek Lake, the majestic Fall foliage, and the Winter flakes that cover Mountain Maryland, but while we wait for the first signs of Spring, we have to face the March/April shoulder season, otherwise known as mud season. Throughout this weeks episode we chat about our own different strategies, and hopefully some tips you can integrate into your daily routine for those gloomy, cold, early Spring days while we all, collectively, wish for consistent Spring weather.  There is absolutely something for the introverts and extroverts!Our tips:Get Outside and soak up the Vitamin DVitamin D is so important for your body, and the best way is to absorb it is through your skin, even if you just pop outside for 10 minutes a day. Some people may want to consider Vitamin D supplements, and you should always consult with a doctor and maybe have them check your Vitamin D levels.Move your body and explore any of our beautiful state parks. Some of the best native plant hunting for Garrett County is in early Spring, so go find some trillium, skunk cabbage, or jack in the pulpit!The Deep Creek Adventure Bureau is a great resource for getting outside, especially in those shoulder seasons!Change the sceneryTake a trip, use that PTO, and get out of town… preferably somewhere warm!Take a staycation! Use this time by catching up on those house projects that got pushed off last Summer. Get out of the house for a day trip - just change your scenery!Plan some time out with friendsGrab your girlfriend for some cocktailsVisit an event at the state parks, they're frequently updating their calendar of events. Outsource the planning to a community organization or adventure group - all you have to do is show up!Plan a trip and have something to look forward toGet it on the calendar. Do it. JournalingWriting out your thoughts is a great way to clear your head, and process any thoughts or feelings that have been building up and maybe you didn't realize. Embrace the Winter WeatherSnow? Go play!Self careFind a routine that works for you and lean into it. As they say, put on your own air bag first. Your kids are watching. Setting an example of taking care of yourself will show to your loved ones around you that you care for yourself. Take care of your mental health - whether thats nature therapy, talk therapy, or medication, TAKE CARE! No one else can do it for you. Sleep/rest. Thats it. Thats the tip. Farm VisitsWe both agree the best way to combating the Winter blues is to pet a baby goat. Or lamb. Or piggie. Many local farms offer farm tours, and it's such a great way to kick off the Spring season. Here are a few of our favorites:Yorkie Acres FarmWildom FarmRiffle FarmsWe'd love to hear what tips you have for combating the Winter Blues! Send us a note or a voice memo!

Today Maureen and Jessica interview friend, entrepreneur, and fellow lover of Deep Creek Sarah Myers. Sarah is born and raised in Garrett County MD, loves the outdoors and has a yearning to get people together. Roll all that into one and she's the perfect person for Deep Creek Adventure Bureau, our area's newest and coolest outdoor adventure organization. Mountains, lakes, parks, trails...we have it all here in far western Maryland and Sarah is off and running (and riding!) with Deep Creek Adventure Bureau to make sure people get to experience more of it. In this episode, we learn what a fat bike is, how the DCAB events have been going so far and what kind of events to look for in the future.Links:Deep Creek Adventure BureauSarah is also owner of Deep Creek Times, our area's online newspaperFor more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website here, and sign up for our newsletter!Follow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! Mountain Maryland MamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

A weekly roundup for your President's Day Weekend at Deep Creek LakeBonus content coming to you from Jessica's latest project with For the Love of Deep Creek! She put some great tips together for this upcoming President's Day weekend. ENJOY! Follow @fortheloveofdeepcreek on Instagram for continued tips and timely Deep Creek info!For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website here, and sign up for our newsletter!Follow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! Mountain Maryland MamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

Bonus content coming to you from Jessica's latest project with For the Love of Deep Creek! She put some great tips together for this upcoming Valentine's Day weekend and some awesome ideas of things to do for a date night or fun with the family. ENJOY! Follow @fortheloveofdeepcreek on Instagram for continued tips and timely Deep Creek info!

Maureen and Jessica are joined by two local hunters, Ryan Savage and Jill Rawe. They discuss everything from accessible hunting to their favorite things to cook. Hunting is a huge tradition in Garrett County, and, as Jill describes in the episode, its a lifestyle. As non-hunters the Mountain Maryland Mamas were interested in gaining a perspective into the sport, culture and lifestyle of hunting. We only scratch the surface in this interview, but we hope you'll enjoy it and we look forward to continuing this conversation in later episodes! Links:Maryland DNRHunter SafetyHunters and Farmers Feeding the HungryAccessible Hunting & Potomac State Forest For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website here, and sign up for our newsletter!Follow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! Mountain Maryland MamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

Jessica and Maureen are here to tell you that the best way to survive winter in the tundra of Maryland is to embrace it! Our tips and tricks for staying warm, being prepared, and keeping everyone busy. LINKS!Patagonia Worn Wear ProgramState Parks/ActivitiesHerrington Manor State ParkNew Germany State Park Maureen found this link to Tips for winterizing your car. Not sponsored just super helpful!For more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website here, and sign up for our newsletter!Follow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! Mountain Maryland MamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

We're back for Season 2 and this time we've brought more friends!Maureen and Jessica chat with Haley Gillespie, local nutrition and wellness expert. Haley and her mom, Kam, run Haley Farm Inn and Retreat Center in Oakland, MD near Deep Creek Lake.  In this Episode:Haley Farm Retreat CenterRefresh Deep CreekReFresh Holistic Health & Fitness RetreatsHaley's Instagram @refreshwithHaleyFor more information about us, the Mountain Maryland Mamas, check out our website here, and sign up for our newsletter!Follow us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasOr Facebook! Mountain Maryland MamasAs always, thank you so much for being here to share in these conversations with us! If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or wherever you're listening! We're especially grateful for those 5 star reviews!We launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

Our favorite kind of bonus content!  Wisp Resort is open for the 2021-2022 Winter Season! Maureen and Jessica share lots of insider tips and equipment advice to help get you through ski and snowboard season at Maryland's only ski resort. Episode Links:Wisp ResortSeason Pass/Buddy PassesDine & ShopTuning CenterHigh Mountain SportsOur Website:www.mountainmarylandmamas.comSend the Mamas an Email:mountainmarylandmamas@gmail.comInstagram:@mtnmarylandmamasWe launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!

Jessica and Maureen chat about the holidays in Deep Creek, and they are joined by many other voices in this episode. Thanksgiving has come and gone, and it's time to celebrate all of the MAGICAL December festivities in Garrett County. Coming up this weekend, December 3rd & 4thSpruce Forest Christmas in VillageCornucopia Cafe Oakland Christmas Tree LightingChristmas Trees & DecorWoodlake Tree FarmWinter Farmers Market:FrostburgRuth Enlow LibraryHoliday EventsOur Website:www.mountainmarylandmamas.comSend the Mamas an Email:mountainmarylandmamas@gmail.comInstagram:@mtnmarylandmamasWe launched our podcast using Buzzsprout and the community has been amazing.  If you're curious about starting your own podcast, Buzzsprout is definitely the way to go!This Episode was sponsored by Railey Design Center.Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

Happy Thanksgiving! Bonus Content coming to you from the Mama's conversation with Terah Crawford.  This content was too good not to share, so enjoy this bonus Thanksgiving episode. Be Safe Everyone! Enjoy your families, and we'll be back next Tuesday with our 6th episode for the season!Find us on Instagram @mtnmarylandmamasJessica: @jessicafike @fortheloveofdeepcreekMaureen: @tapasandsunshineOur website is live!Mountain Maryland Mamas

Maureen and Jessica are joined by Terah Crawford. She is a local real estate agent near Deep Creek Lake, Mom of 2, and musician.  They discuss everything from virtual school, cutting back on playing live music, and career changes and advances in an unprecedented time.  Terah Crawford Real Estate ProfessionalTerah Crawford Band (Including their upcoming Shows)Also mentioned in the Episode:Sipside Lounge in Oakland, MDSend the Mamas an Email:mountainmarylandmamas@gmail.comInstagram:@mtnmarylandmamasThis Episode was sponsored by Railey Design Center. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

A conversation about local and seasonal food. Maureen and Jessica chat about what local food means to them, ways to access local food all year round, and questions to ask your farmer and favorite restaurants!Send us an email:mountainmarylandmamas@gmail.comIG: @mtnmarylandmamasSo much great info here so check out all of these links below!Tons of info on Garrett County Farms:https://www.garrettfarms.org/Winter Farmers Markets:Mountain Fresh Farmers MarketsAllegany County Farmers MarketsFarms we mentioned:Honey Moon FarmWildom FarmBackbone FarmMeadow Mountain HempSavage Mountain FarmMaureen's Blog if you want to read more about her mental health journey, see a calendar of local winter farmers markets, and original recipes!Tapas & SunshineJessica's Photography where you might find some tips on some great food photography. Jessica Fike PhotographyHow to find local farms near you...anywhere!https://www.localharvest.org/organic-farms/More about Microgreens:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicrogreenThis podcast is independently produced by Maureen Sheaffer and Jessica Fike. 

Maureen and Jessica chat about hiking in Garrett County. We discuss our favorite spots, and a couple of friends chime in to share some of their favorite locales.  Maureen's husband Tom also joins for a bit to share some tips for day hikers. Links to places mentioned in this episode:Swallow Falls State ParkDeep Creek Lake State ParkCasselman River Bridge State Park Herrington Manor State ParkKendall TrailCranesville SwampGarrett Trails: https://www.garretttrails.org/Hiking Tips, 10 Essentials:https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.htmlPatagonia Worn WearHigh Mountain SportsSend us an email!mountainmarylandmamas@gmail.comInstagram: @mtnmarylandmamas

Jessica and Maureen chat about all things fall. From Autumn Glory events to small town Trick or Treating, we reflect on our favorite things about living in Garrett County in Autumn.  Send us a voice memo!  Tell us about your favorite fall outdoor activities around Deep Creek Lake and we might include your memo in our next episode. Email: mountainmarylandmamas@gmail.com

Jessica and Maureen share their stories of how they came to Garrett County and fell in love with Deep Creek Lake.  Send us an email!  mountainmarylandmamas@gmail.com