Our Story

Friends and family were surprised by our life change just two years ago.  We were content living in a planned community.  So, the quizzical look and question we were asked was  "Why would you move!?"    We felt we were missing the lessons and life experiences that we wanted for our three daughters. We knew that the closer we were to nature, the happier we all would be.  What we didn't know is how drastically my health would change too.

We made the leap (although not an easy one, but that's a whole other story!)  and we've never felt happier or healthier.  Six years ago I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuroglia & Grave's disease, followed by more diagnoses as the neuropathy spread throughout my body. I managed the pain with prescription medications and the love and support of my friends and family. I don't like to talk about it much because I don't want to give it anymore of my time and thoughts that it has already taken. But it's an important part of the story of why I'm passionate now about eating differently and changing the way we view our environment and lifestyle. I'm so thankful to have my health back and neither the countless doctors or myself know the answer as to "why?".  It could be the serene feeling of the land & gardens, the organic eggs & vegetables we gather, or maybe it's the healing waters of our historic aquifer; perhaps it's a combination. I will readily admit I never thought I'd ever know this much about raising chickens or caring for goats-rumor has it cows are on the way too! Starting a farm is certainly far from glamorous but it makes us smile and has given me my health, and that is a blessing.  Our girls lives have changed too. They love the farm and have started their own business selling their farm eggs and raising chicks for our coop clients. And I've never seen my husband happier using his incredible talent building custom chicken coops & raised gardens for both our home and our community.

Through our move I've learned that God has the plan, and He's the one that puts us where we belong-many times with a sense of humor but definitely for the best!

I believe, as we all do, that we need to take more time to be thankful, relax, reconnect and smile more.  I hope that our farm can help you and your family embrace a little of the farm life. Even if it's a simple as a smile while you're visiting, or a garden to grow.  We invite you to join us on our farm and leave feeling healthier, happier and connected with nature.  Thanks for reading our story & following our journey.  We hope we'll see you at the farm and in the garden!

~Shelley