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David Meischen (2010 & 2015 alum) anounced that his debut poetry collection, Anyone’s Son, was published by 3: A Taos Press in May. "From the rural South Texas of the nineteen fifties to a desert mesa...

Apple season is finally upon us! At Kimmel Orchard, a variety of different apples are grown. Each variety is uniquely delicious and can be eaten straight off the tree (after washing of course). Even...

Jennifer Perrine (2007 & 2010 alum) announced that her fourth book of poetry, Again, was published on September 1 by Airlie Press. According to the Arilie Press website, Again riffs on common words...

Have you ever wondered how our grapes make it off the vine and onto the Apple Barn shelves? As you may already know, all of the grapes for our spectacular Kimmel wines are grown at the orchard. We...

Although Kimmel may be known for their beautiful orchard and sweet treats, there are many other experiences and amenities we offer our guests. There are a variety of spaces to rent at the orchard for...

(2005 alum) Mary M. Mazziotti's “Wicked Children” are currently on display at Zynka Gallery in Sharpsburg, PA in a joint show with painter Zach Brown. According to Zynka Gallery, "This exhibition...

Jessica Witte (2005 & 2018 alum) shares HEC Media's video on her recent exhibition, It Hits Home. Witte was also recently interviewed by fellow KHN alum (2005), Jee Leong Koh's Singapore Unbound Blog...

Jean Fineberg (2018 Alum) received a music composition grant from Intermusic SF. Jean will compose and arrange three new pieces for the JAZZphoria octet. The new compositions will be premiered in...

Very exciting changes have been happening in the Apple Barn! Not only have fan favorites been restocked, but new products have been introduced to the market. These products are delicious and waiting...

The intern's final week is already here! It is sad for us to leave, but we are all grateful for the relationships, experiences, and knowledge we gained along the way. Continue reading this week's blog...

Janis Mercer (2017, 2011, 2009 alum) announced that her CD of music by Anton Webern is now available. For the 60th anniversary of the death of Anton Webern, Ms. Mercer asked professional and student...

A collaboration between the LUX Center for the Arts and Constellation Studios in Lincoln, Nebraska, the Nine Nebraska Artists Wheat Paste Mural was designed to highlight the woodcut print medium and...

Alexandra Kleeman (2018 alum) was awarded the Berlin Prize from the American Academy in Berlin earlier this year and was recently awarded the equally prestiges and competitive Rome Prize for 2020-2021...

HOCKET is a new cutting edge piano duo based in Los Angeles. Members, Sarah Gibson and Thomas Kotcheff (KHN alum 2014), are both pianist-composers dedicated to commissioning and performing...

US-based poet/curator Betsy Andrews (2018 & 2008 Alum) and India-based poet/curator VK Sreelesh invite poets the world over to contribute to Global Poemic: Kindred Voices on the Era of COVID-19...

Blackberry season is finally here! For a select few weeks, the Apple Barn will be selling limited amounts of blackberries. They can be purchased by the quart for $8.00. In the orchard, there are three...

Although it has been a difficult year for fruit crops, the Apple Barn is still full of unique products! There is a product for everyone in the store. From spicy salsa to sweet syrup, no one will be...

Besides flying, what does a bee, wasp, butterfly, and bird all have in common? All four are pollinators! Pollinators help create and maintain ecosystems that benefit almost every animal on the planet...

KHN Alumnx (2017) Rachel Mindrup announced she has co-authored an article about her paintings from her portrait series, Many Faces of NF. The peer-reviewed article about her portrait work of Ashok...