Dear Farm...

Dear new farm,

You came to us in the depths of winter, subtly and without expectation. We visited you a few times to see if we were a good fit for you, and you us, and it turns out our souls somehow aligned. We had been sitting in a place of safety per say, in comfort of the land we had been farming. Little did we know, we needed you. So, we packed our bags, animals, equipment, our whole life, and settled into your arms. 

Winter with you felt quiet but also soaked in the unknown. There was so much to figure out, but also so much to surrender to, as we just hadn't experienced farming your land. So, all we could do is dive in amongst these feelings, hope for the best, and do at least what we knew how to do... grow food. 

So, here we are 8 months later. 

Oh, how you have challenged us, stretched us, hugged us. I want to say loved us, but I think we are still just at like. As we have learned from experience, it takes time to love land (and have the land love you back) and to feel like you know enough to trust it. 

We have cursed you at times for the challenges your newness has thrown us. The unfamiliarity of your layout, lack of infrastructure, messiness that comes with a new property. We have shared pure joy in that newness as well. The views of the mountains and sunsets have given us a sense of home. The lushness of your pastures has been such a pleasant surprise, fueling our animals with beautiful nourishment. The ever-knowing feeling, this will be where we will grow old, and farm as long as our bodies and souls allow. 

It has been a SEASON with you so far to say the least. We know that the newness and unknown we feel with you are temporary, and as time passes the like will turn to love. 

Gratitude swims amongst the clouds and the sunshine we experience with you, and will always be the fuel behind us stewarding your land. 

Looking forward to seasons ahead with you. 

Kindly, Your Farmers, Amy and Kyle.