When I let myself dream - and dream big - this is what it looks like.
I think I'd like to live and work in this world.
When I was a girl, I remember knowing that this is what I wanted - after I spent enough time exploring, traveling, studying...
A life of work and rhythm.
Of simplicity and mindfulness.
Of beauty and function.
The hard life. The good life.
To me, there is a profound quality to appreciate about a working farm that maintains not only its purpose but a sense of elegance and aesthetic. Perfection.
So there it is - my dream existence.
Children roaming freely in pastures.
A family garden.
A milk cow. Fresh cheese, butter, and milk.
Little ones working alongside mama.
Spring time babies.
If we ever move away, I think this farm will be one of my greatest misses. I found this farm our first year here by way of a kindergarten field trip. And I fell in love. Every year since then, we try to return at least once. Some years, we've been fortunate to visit it a couple of times.
It's a working farm as it would have been a hundred years ago. It's a beautiful, hidden gem. Not over the top or amusement park feeling at all. Instead, very real and very soulful. We spent a perfect spring morning there a couple of days ago and we were three of a handful of visitors.
We always leave thinking...pondering...inspired...to keep at it.
I can understand you so much! Perhaps for that reason, I was so moved by your words. Thank you for these tears of mine...:)
Posted by: Miri | April 05, 2011 at 06:23 AM
What a fantastic place to visit :) And the pictures of your girl are so sweet. (as always!)
Posted by: Stephinie | April 05, 2011 at 07:04 AM
Thanks for sharing this. We'll be making a visit very soon. I could feel the soulfulness in your pics and in your words. Beautiful.
Posted by: Tricia | April 05, 2011 at 12:07 PM
beautiful~
love the bonnet!
Posted by: sweetpotatoclaire | April 05, 2011 at 01:39 PM
What a beautiful dream - I so hope that it comes true for you one day.
Thank you for the lovely comment that you left for me on my blog. I've been visiting you for a little while and have been meaning to say hello. Your space here is so beautiful, peaceful and filled with love for your lovely girl. I always leave feeling thoughtful and inspired.
Posted by: Helen | April 06, 2011 at 02:25 PM
Aw...Miri...you are so kind. Wouldn't it be nice to meet up for tea one day and let our littles one play together? :) If only....
Posted by: Nichole | April 06, 2011 at 02:47 PM
Hi!
Your blog does the same for me as well...:)
Posted by: Nichole | April 06, 2011 at 02:48 PM
It is amazingly inspiring! We have a small bit of that, and those pictures and your words give me motivation to keep on workin'.
Posted by: Evergreen | April 07, 2011 at 01:47 AM
GOODNESS! Those photos are like a deep breath. I went back and read the whole post again, something I never do, on any blog. Gorgeous, Nichole. Wish I could have visited that place with you. Bea's bonnet is the most fetching thing I've seen in ages. Thank you for this inspiring post. xx
Posted by: innerpickle | April 11, 2011 at 05:39 AM
Beautiful. I am WITH you on this post. I get it totally and fully. So funny to stumble upon blogs here and there that seem to voice your own heart.
Posted by: ladycordelia | April 11, 2011 at 10:24 AM