To Everything There Is a Season

There are seasons on the farm where everything feels like it’s quietly building—and then there are seasons where things start to take shape in a way you can actually see.

This is one of those seasons.

Over the past 15 years, my family and I have been working toward something that isn’t always easy to explain in a single sentence. It’s not just a farm. It’s not just a business. It’s a way of living that we’ve been slowly, stubbornly building—piece by piece, completely behind the scenes.

And right now, a few of those pieces are finally coming together.

The kitchen has arrived—what we’re calling The Bowery Kitchen—and with it, the ability to expand what we make and how we share it. The Bowery Row Market is taking shape as a place to gather other makers and merchants for a delightful European-style market day every Saturday.  The Mercantile is a way to make local food and more easily accessible for both the community and fellow farmers.

And?  I'm offering farm shares again—starting with salad greens, bakery, and a Mercantile membership for local community members.  There will also be new subscription options for those of you who aren’t nearby.

On the surface, it might look like I'm just adding new offerings.

But it’s something much bigger than that.

For a long time, we’ve poured everything into building this farm—often putting our own home and basic needs last. We started renovating the house 15 years ago, and like so many things, it never got finished.

There are still parts of it that are in dire need of repair.  And in all that time—we’ve never had a shower here. Just one tub, shared by a family of 12 at our fullest.  We made it work.  That's the truth of what it has taken to keep this going.

So when I talk about this next season—about the kitchen, the market, the shares, the subscriptions—it isn’t just about growth for the sake of growth.

It’s about building something that is finally sustainable.

It’s about creating a life where the farm can support not just itself, but the people behind it. It’s about restoring what’s been worn down—both the land and the buildings, and honestly, parts of our own lives too. And it’s about building a real sense of community around all of it.

That’s where you come in.

Whether you’re local and joining a farm share, picking up bakery each week, or becoming part of the Mercantile—or you’re farther away and signing up for a subscription box—you’re not just making a purchase.

You’re helping make this way of life possible.

You’re helping us move toward a kind of independence that’s been a long time coming. You’re helping us restore a place that still has so much life left in it.
And you’re becoming part of something that that I hope feels meaningful on your end too.

This season, more than anything, feels like a turning point.

And I’m really glad you’re here for it.