Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, we may be the last people you’d expect to find farming in semi-rural northern Illinois. And yet, here we are — doing our best to care for our land, our community, and our planet in meaningful ways.

We’re often asked why we left Southern California. The truth is, the why didn’t fully reveal itself until we began our journey toward farming. At the time, we were simply looking for a new experience — a new chapter. What we found was a complete transformation.

When Tim and I first met, our lifestyle looked very different. We relied heavily on fast food, sugary drinks, and habits that didn’t serve our health. Over time, we began making small changes — cooking more meals at home, eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, and moving our bodies more. The impact was immediate. The food tasted better. It cost less. And we felt better.

When we found out we were expecting our first child, we quit smoking and became even more intentional about how we lived. After buying our first home, Tim tore up part of the backyard and planted our first garden so we could grow food for our family. From there, things grew — quite literally — organically.

As we planned for our second child, we also mapped out a five-year plan to transition into full-time farming. Not long after, Tim had a moment of clarity, left his job, and we committed fully to the path ahead. We purchased our land, moved in, and began the long work of healing it — restoring pasture, practicing rotational grazing, planting, seeding, and learning everything we could while still working off the farm.

After two years of restoration — and the arrival of our third child — we took the leap into farming full time.

This is where you’ll find us now: working hard to grow the best food we can, caring deeply for the land that feeds us, and sharing what we’ve learned about health, self-reliance, and the value of quality nutrition.

Our hope is that our story reminds others that you’re not beholden to where you start. Change is possible. Growth is possible. And with intention and care, you can build a life that truly nourishes you.