Our farm is waking up from the dormancy of Winter. The trees are blooming, buds are popping, the grass is greener and I know Spring has arrived. I let the dogs out early in the morning and I am comforted by the song birds loudly singing to me as they always do every early Spring. Spring is here but yet I feel somewhat of a silence in my spirit. I've started this blog post over and over in my head. So many messages to answer and hoping to do it in this space. I want my words to be right. It's easy to say be positive and find your happiness but we know many are not really feeling that way and I want to be sensitive to all. Almost feeling guilty, if you will, that my world still remains in my bubble and yet we know many are suffering. Yes I miss my family terribly but I am not suffering as many are. I see a common thread on social media ~ kindness matters ~ small things matter ~ isolation brings on reflection. It's so true, last week we received a few cards that comforted us and made us feel extra special. A priest I used to work with wrote to thank me for always making him laugh. A childhood friend sent a card. Kindness matters ~ phone calls, letters, notes, reaching out, lights on, clapping ~ kindness matters.
With a heavy heart we decided to cancel events for the remainder of the year. We planned a fun farm day with the shearing of the sheep, our county agent here, our large animal vet here and a farm educational guest speaker. I spent the day today cancelling all the farm tours and lavender workshop that was scheduled. We were thrilled how many we had but... Janice's workshops will remain on pause. We are committed to the health and safety of all our customers and we are grateful for all your support and love ~ always.
Being on the farm hasn't changed much. We know what time it is because we have animals to feed and put to bed at certain times. We are in the process of making our shop a shop/studio/workshop for me. Janice still has her workshop space in the Walker House.
We will be opening by appointment as we have farm items to offer but perhaps you will be stepping around the items I have foraged, a spinning wheel, loom, wool area and the meeting place of our new formed Shepherdess get together. We have a new lavender patch up top and so far it likes it there. So hopefully next year you can come pick your own lavender! Still there is fun on the horizon.
Starting this Thursday we are trying something new with the candles. You can schedule to come for a "porch pick up."
We will have a table on the shop porch filled with candles and you can pick what you like and take them with you. We appreciate you schedule your pick up time by messaging us on Facebook,
texting or calling 724-304-1271.
We will be scheduling by the hour. Please wear a mask.
The first one will be May 7 - May 10
Thursday through Sunday
They make great Mother's Day Gifts! We will not be mailing any.
Some of the labels will have Twisted Thistle on them because we were commissioned by them to make candles but then they had to close. We have a nice variety. We will have a farm stand this summer ...but one thing at a time.
I believe that life is a gift and I am grateful for the time given here.
Stay well friends and stay in touch!
Love to all,
Dave and Audrey Ann
