Living the Dream

For years, I have imagined and dreamed of having a homestead where I can build a gathering space for community and healing.

In the fall of 2023, I was presented with an opportunity to begin living this dream.

I am grateful every day for this home and this land.

We have 25 acres in Bonne Terre, just an hour south of St. Louis.

When I sit outside while my kids play, I am surrounded by 20 chickens, 7 goats, 3 cats, and two ducks. (We used to have just 3 goats, but the two girls gave birth to two babies each on the same day 2/5/2025)

In the fall of 2024, we hosted our first overnight camping retreat. Creating a safe and inclusive space for our community to slow down, connect with nature, each other, and themselves.

I look forward to hosting more and creating more ways of serving my community.

Right now, I unexpectedly am figuring out how to keep this dream alive with a single income. I am turning to my community for support.

Ways to support a single mom with big dreams

  • Schedule a single massage or sign up for monthly massages or prepay for a year of massage (cards including HSA and FSA accepted)
  • Schedule a private retreat on the farm
  • Rent our bus for a night or two to relax experience the homestead life
  • Schedule a community wellness seminar at your office or community center
  • Schedule chair massage at your office or for a home party
  • Refer your friends to do any of the above!
  • Help out with our Amazon wishlist
  • Venmo @bblooming

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