by Carrie Peterson | Mar 23, 2023 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories
Beth Matheson and Mike Reed grew up on either side of the Ruahine Range on the North Island of New Zealand. They found each other 14 years ago and, united by a love for helicopters and nature, have been life and business partners ever since. In addition to running an...
by Carrie Peterson | Mar 14, 2023 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories, Store
Brandi Graves and Robert Young are a vibrant Texan couple responsible for the biodynamic agriculture at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, Texas. I enjoyed following their path into farming, learning about biodynamic farming, and how starting farming during the pandemic...
by Carrie Peterson | Feb 9, 2023 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories
Jeff Lyons took a break from overseeing a fencing project and training new staff one spring morning to chat with me about his adventure farm camp: Lakewood Lodge. Lakewood Lodge was founded 26 years ago on the north island of New Zealand by Jeff’s mother, Christine....
by Carrie Peterson | Feb 2, 2023 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories
Talia and Dave Hammond are the owners of Jean Marie’s Garden, a serene 12.5 acres on top of a mountain in the northern hills of the Columbia River Gorge. Talia shared with me the ups and downs of her experience over seven years of farming. Talia was born and raised in...
by Carrie Peterson | Dec 8, 2022 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories, Store
Lisa Oostema lives with her husband Glen on a tranquil 117-acre farm in Lynden, Washington. Most of their 35+ years of marriage has been spent living and working a farm together, and I jumped at the chance to visit their land and sit down with Lisa to hear her story....
by Carrie Peterson | Dec 1, 2022 | Farm Stay, Farmer Stories
Daniel Daley is the owner of Pocahontas County Sheep Farm, a 100-acre farm in the magnificent Appalachian Mountains. I had the pleasure of learning a bit about his life story, the philosophy that underlies his decision to live in the country, and his advice for those...
