The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow

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Welcome to the Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, chronicles and lessons from a life tied to family, community and the land. I'm Shannon Hayes, and I own and operate Sap Bush Hollow Farm with three generations of my family in the Northern Catskills of Upstate New York. I'm the chef owner of Sap Bush Cafe, and I'm the author of a few books, including Radical Homemakers and The Grassfed Gourmet. This podcast features my weekly essays, where I explore the adventures of keeping life, business, family, community and fun in the balance.

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Recent Episodes
  • The All Girls Tractor School
    Jun 12, 2025 – 15:52
  • Let what comes come.
    Jun 4, 2025 – 17:33
  • 709
    May 28, 2025 – 20:37
  • Mothers' Day
    May 20, 2025 – 18:39
  • Sometimes, you need a time-out.
    May 14, 2025 – 18:13
  • We are the art.
    May 7, 2025 – 16:29
  • Step Away from the Crowd
    Apr 29, 2025 – 20:15
  • Hands Off The Farmers
    Apr 23, 2025 – 17:15
  • My Emotionally Avoidant Dog
    Apr 16, 2025 – 14:54
  • Don't Let Go!
    Aug 7, 2024 – 34:50
  • Always Something
    Aug 1, 2024 – 18:31
  • The Joy of Catching a Ride
    Jul 24, 2024 – 11:56
  • Who gets the land?
    Jul 18, 2024 – 18:11
  • Replenishing My Nice Juice
    Jul 10, 2024 – 14:36
  • Inner Piece of My Mind
    Jun 27, 2024 – 22:11
  • Failures Fit for a Castle
    Jun 20, 2024 – 14:37
  • Friend Medicine
    Jun 17, 2024 – 16:01
  • House vs. Barn
    Jun 6, 2024 – 18:00
  • Finding The New Normal
    May 30, 2024 – 15:19
  • That Ol' Cloak of Shame Again
    May 23, 2024 – 14:21
  • The Long Way
    May 15, 2024 – 18:28
  • Stop scrolling & listen up! Let's talk about farming & vaccination.
    May 9, 2024 – 19:54
  • The Banana Peanut Butter Coffee Smoothie
    May 1, 2024 – 16:20
  • In My Expert Opinion
    Apr 24, 2024 – 19:38
  • Worth Remembering.
    Apr 18, 2024 – 15:25
  • Eclipse Chicken
    Apr 11, 2024 – 16:38
  • (Trying not to be) An Angry Farmer
    Apr 4, 2024 – 14:56
  • Feed
    Mar 28, 2024 – 15:08
  • Windows
    Mar 21, 2024 – 16:10
  • It wasn't always like this.
    Aug 31, 2023 – 12:42
  • Do this one thing to eat better, save $ and help the planet.
    Aug 24, 2023 – 18:44
  • The Consummate Gentleman
    Aug 17, 2023 – 16:27
  • The Farmer's Daughter
    Aug 10, 2023 – 14:13
  • Better Than
    Aug 3, 2023 – 13:24
  • How are you?
    Jul 20, 2023 – 14:23
  • Celebration of Negation Part III: Six NO's for Success
    Jul 13, 2023 – 14:56
  • Celebration of Negation Part II: Yes to NO
    Jul 6, 2023 – 22:36
  • Celebration of Negation Part I: A failed NO is a YES
    Jun 29, 2023 – 12:43
  • It's About the Lanolin
    Jun 22, 2023 – 15:10
  • What to Wear
    Jun 8, 2023 – 15:42
  • Social Media-Free Muffins
    Jun 1, 2023 – 15:13
  • Swiping Right
    May 25, 2023 – 14:04
  • My Greatest Teacher
    May 18, 2023 – 17:26
  • The Multiplier Effect
    May 11, 2023 – 15:48
  • Love is the Main Ingredient
    May 4, 2023 – 15:18
  • Pass the Soap
    Apr 27, 2023 – 15:12
  • Driving Lessons
    Apr 13, 2023 – 15:45
  • Flaco & Me
    Apr 6, 2023 – 18:46
  • You Gotta be BAAAAAD to be Good!
    Sep 7, 2022 – 15:48
  • The Wonky Croissant
    Sep 1, 2022 – 17:39
Recent Reviews
  • Amber Palmer Payne
    Loving it!
    I am almost finished with Radical Homemakers and want to immediately reread it. After listening to a couple of recent episodes, I am starting at the beginning of this podcast because it’s just so good! Thank you for all your hard work, passion, and generosity!
  • Frances Eliot
    A truly wonderful podcast
    An absolutely amazing, reflective podcast.
  • gemsbysky
    Amazingly!
    I'm not want to go on with words, but this podcast is amazing! I literally listen to all of the episodes within two weeks and originally heard about the author through the Homestead family summit. I am so glad I did and have so enjoyed these podcasts they gave me such peace throughout the day, and I listened and listened! I started up from episode one, and then followed through how they found themselves through the pandemic. And found such peace and solitude. The way the author talks about family. You feel like you know them! And I will be an avid follower. Hopefully they continue!
  • Maureen 99
    Delightful
    Wish they were longer, but they are short and sweet. I’m so glad Shannon’s book Redefining Rich is available as an audiobook!
  • ABSinger713
    Sweet Tales that Remind Us about Everyday Truths
    It may be my sentimental memories from growing up in rural upstate New York here that makes these podcasts so special. Truly it is Shannon’s voice as just the right amount of soothing mixed with sage advice found in her tales of a more simple life on the farm, that makes this podcast so enjoyable. The poignancy with which she speaks about loss and pays homage to the people and things that teach her these life lessons is uplifting and inspiring. Enjoy a quick listen with your cup of coffee curled up cozy inside or out in nature. You won’t regret it.
  • Christina Nifong
    Loving this podcast!
    I’ve been reading Shannon Hayes’s blog for years. I had no idea I would enjoy her podcast as much as I do.! Her weekly essays come to life with her sonorous voice and lovely music. Great work, Sap Bush team! For those unfamiliar with Shannon’s work, her essays make us all think about the world a little differently — a little better. Tune in to see what I mean. :)
  • Granny Varady
    New to Podcast
    Loving your podcast——beautiful voice and music.
  • Ula Hooper
    Thank you
    You make so many sad and scary things seem possible to overcome. You are a blessing on this earth. Thank you
  • knitnutco
    Great voice!
    Shannon you have a great Voice you sound wonderful i’m looking forward to listening to all of your podcasts !
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