Making maple syrup — "sugaring" — is one our favorite things to do during February, March, and sometimes into April in the Midwest. The great thing about it is that it's easy to start and get better with every step after it. (Thanks to the Michigan Maple Syrup Facebook group for lots of tricks and tips Thanks to the Michigan Maple Syrup Facebook group for lots of tricks and tips.

Stay at the farm while being within striking distance of one of the country's top ten (we think top) destinations: South Haven.

There’s a hymn here that plays in the background: The sound of robins chuckling to one another, frogs clucking in the pond, or to the hush of wind through the giant pines. Add your voice to the choir. Or sing solo. Or sing in other ways: Play. Write. Sleep. Walk. Laugh. Eat. Breathe. Listen.

In some ways, Katelyn and I wouldn’t have met had it not been for blueberries.

Welcome Queen Elizabeth (Katelyn calls her “Liz”) to the farm! 

She joined us in late August via Texas, courtesy of Nikki, Katelyn’s sister. Liz is a “Juliana Mini” pig. She recently went on a walk to inspect some of the property that was cleared to make way for other animals (that story later). Liz is pink with black spots and course hair.