Category Archives: WORK AROUND THE PROPERTY

The log cabin before restoration

Posted on 2019-10-07 by Thomas Mannes
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2018 At CP Farm

Posted on 2019-07-10 by Diana Ani Stokely
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2018 Norwegian Country Christmas Tour

Posted on 2019-07-10 by Diana Ani Stokely

Diary Entries: 2018-11-01 Now we have finalized the wall in the barn, and we think it looks great. Today we will smoke salmon. 2018-12-01 Morning, now we are ready for the Norwegian Country Christmas Tour. We look forward to see … Continue reading →

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2018 Syttende Mai in Clifton

Posted on 2019-07-10 by Diana Ani Stokely
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CP Farm Opening

Posted on 2016-02-08 by Diana Ani Stokely

On December 4, 2015, CP Farm was officially opened. Invited guests from USA and Norway were present, and several speeches were given. Our dear friend Mary Orbeck, whose great grandfather Ove Colwick lived at this place, gave the opening speech. … Continue reading →

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Development of the property

Posted on 2016-02-08 by Thomas Mannes
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The Barn

Posted on 2015-04-12 by Diana Ani Stokely

The red barn has undergone many modifications, and it is now suitable for a small party to sit down and have a meal. The construction took place in March 2015, with the exceptional help from our Norwegian friends. We are … Continue reading →

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Smoke House

Posted on 2015-04-12 by Diana Ani Stokely

During the winter of 2015, a smokehouse was constructed at CP Farm, with the work being completed in March 2015. Adolfo Garcia Construction did a great job. We tested it by smoking some meat in it. CP Farm looks forward … Continue reading →

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Information Signs are Installed

Posted on 2014-09-02 by Diana Ani Stokely

Blue skies and fluffy white clouds cannot adequately convey the feeling of digging post-holes in 96 degree heat. But J.C. Jones of Hamilton was a brave soul, and he wanted to see the project to its finish. After Diana Ani … Continue reading →

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Norse Visit: Summer 2014

Posted on 2014-07-10 by Thomas Mannes

We have had a wonderful time in Texas this summer and, once more, a lot of things are going on. This time we started in Duluth, Minnesota, where Thomas held a keynote presentation, and a cultural presentation at the Sons … Continue reading →

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