"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference." – Robert Frost

I was born and raised a city girl, but it was my love of horses that set me on a path I never expected. When I purchased my farm, it was simply to bring my horses home. What I found instead was a place that feeds my soul and fills my heart. That’s how Heart ‘n’ Soul Farm got its name.

In the early days of the pandemic, I added poultry, goats, and sheep—then, one by one, so many other species of farm animals. At this point, I’ve cared for just about every farm animal you can imagine… except cattle. Through it all, I’ve laughed and cried, poured out blood, sweat, and tears, and been covered in every bodily fluid imaginable. Farming has challenged me, centered me, and taught me more than I ever dreamed possible.

Through this journey, I’ve discovered that life on the farm is full of moments worth sharing—moments that can bring a smile, spark curiosity, or remind us of the beauty in simple things. My hope is to provide a bright spot in a world that can otherwise feel harsh, by offering snippets of daily life with the animals and the lessons they’ve taught me along the way. And maybe, just maybe, to inspire someone to try something they’ve been curious about, and give them the gentle nudge they need to begin their own journey.