THE HERON

heron1The real star of “NIGHT LIGHTS at the Heron” is the land, known to many as “The Heron.”

To many of us who flock to The Heron, the 200-acre property is almost sacred ground. Each year, over 6,000 people converge on the property to participate in what could be one of the best  music festivals around – The Great Blue Heron Music Festival. For 18 years,  bands such as Donna the Buffalo, Rusted Root and dozens others have graced the stage at the three-day music festival. The festival is more than just performances, there’s wonderful vendors, music workshops, swimming, teen and kids activities and much more. You should certainly check this festival out – the 19th edition kicks off on Friday, July 2, 2010 – visit www.greatblueheron.comheron2

The Heron is more than just a festival site. Over the last couple of years, owners Julie and Steve Rockcastle have created Green Heron Growers – a certified organic farm. Portions of the land are used to grow shittake mushrooms, vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, as well as pasture poultry and grass-fed beef. To check out their wonderful and informative site, visit www.greenherongrowers.com

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