I am a stay at home mom with four children living in Western Massachusetts. My husband is a Therapist (LMFT, LMHC), working fee for service in a community-based mental health clinic- 45 minutes from home. He is in the process of starting his own practice- looking for office space closer to home and trying to get on insurance panels. We rent a tiny apartment in a large building on the third floor here in the pioneer valley. We have outgrown our space and are feeling overwhelmed with the lack of opportunities for a family of our size on our budget. I feel as if I am an imposter in my own life. I am ready to reclaim my path!
My husband and I are passionate about supporting our local economy, eating locally, and living sustainably. We would like to have our own farm with some space for gardening & fruit orchard, dairy goats, a spinner's flock of sheep, bees, chickens and ducks. I am learning to make cheeses, work with beeswax & honey (mmm), working on preserving foods (through fermentation, canning, freezing & drying/dehydrating) processing animal fibers (spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting, dying, sewing), learning the art of re-purposing/up-cycling old materials into new, how to live off the grid, and making milk-based soap (to name a few : )
I know many farmers/artisans who are interested in participating in or selling their goods at an artist's co-op--renting space on a potters wheel, studio space for a yoga class, a space for educational workshops, a storefront to sell their wares (bread, coffee, pottery, soaps, herbs/botanicals, fruits/veggies, dairy, handmades, antiques). This is my dream!
I am interested in starting a business from "home"! I come from farming roots and I believe in the strength of community. I feel like it HAS to happen- in my bones. We are incredibly motivated. I have been reading EVERYTHING I can get my hands on, going to work shops, looking at trends, keeping tabs on the local market (what's selling, where is there a need?, what's my niche?), talking with local farmers... for the past 6 years + BUT sadly we are no closer to acquiring property.
We want to buy a farm so that we can live an authentic life. I feel like this is my calling. I don't care if we only make enough money to simply pay the bills! I am not interested in becoming wealthy- I am interested in living a life of value. So, I am appealing to the blogging world at large because come hell or high water...IT'S TIME I GOT MY HANDS DIRTY! Is there anything out there that can help us accomplish our goals? I look forward to hearing from you!
big bro!
the girl: also the youngest
boy #3: he found THE FIRST apple!the look of PRIDE : )
boy #2: tilting, tilting, tilting!
to the future,
earthmama
earthmama
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A life of value, that is you through and through. I hope this for you!
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