Hi! I’m Shelley, I’m glad you’re here & I hope sharing just a little of our story can inspire and give you hope.

For years, I battled Trigeminal Neuralgia, Grave's disease, and excruciating neuropathy that spread throughout my body. I couldn’t be the active mom I longed to be for our three daughters, constantly consumed by pain. Desperate for relief, I turned to doctors, specialists, and even some unconventional treatments. Yes, I tried taping seeds to my ears—believe it or not, with actual tape! But there was no magic pill, no miracle cure. What ultimately healed me was something much more profound—Nature itself.

It was only after we made a drastic lifestyle change and moved to our 14 acre farm that I experienced a complete healing, leaving my doctors stunned. They encouraged me to write a book about my experience, and while that's something I plan to do someday, for now, I know God’s purpose for me is to share the farm with others and create a place where people can find healing and joy for themselves.

Creating and designing our adorable and many times referred to as Bougie farm has been a dream I didn’t know even existed in my mind! At our wellness experiences and events, I share more about that and exactly how I continue to feel amazing—most importantly, how you can too (without relying on prescription drugs). And, if you're here for our adorable dwarf therapy goats, get ready to fall in love with them! Our clients & wellness centers across the country will tell you they are life altering in the best way!

Our farm has had a transformative effect on our entire family. Our 3 daughters created a “Mindfulness Club” that has garnered national recognition. The club has reached thousands of teens, teaching them the importance of stress management and cultivating a positive mindset-of course the therapy goats are a highlight of this club! My husband, Brian, and I have been soulmates since we met at age 3 in our small hometown of Antioch, Illinois. From preschool to college, we’ve spent a lifetime dreaming, designing, and creating together. Our boutique farm, with its blooming gardens, cozy goat cottages, charming chicken coops, and beautiful greenhouses, is a testament to our lifelong connection. And most recently our family is excited to work together to bring The Boutique Farm Lifestyle brand to life!

We believe in gratitude, and reconnection with the healing power of nature. God has blessed our family with this gift, not just for ourselves, but to share with others. We invite you to join us at our boutique farm and explore our newly reimagined 8,000 sq. ft. Greenhouses. Or reach out and tell me how I can help you-We’re confident you’ll also feel healthier, happier, and more connected to the world around us.

Thank you for following our journey. May Nature inspire you too!

With love,
Shelley

The Greenhouses Before…

“If at first the idea isn’t absurd then there’s no hope for it”-Einstein

…And After

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” -Frederick Douglass

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