I have this little dream that I’m working towards…slowly. I thought I would share it with you, since I’ve heard that the more you talk about your dreams, the more real they will become. Besides you may see parts of it coming to fruition for me, before I realize it myself. If you would be sure to tell me when you do, it would be of great encouragement to me!
It involves living on a farm along side a river. Alright, I can hear the sarcasm coming from Jen and Greg right now…Did you say you want to live in a barn, on a farm, down by the river?! Although, I have to say the inside of my house does currently resemble a barn, with all my little piggies running around. Moving on. I would like to have a piece of land out in the country with a few pristine old barns, that I can revamp to use for events such as: kids farm camp, crafting parties, youth group game nights, fairies on parade, educational events, Easter egg hunts, tea parties, movie debuts, harvest celebrations, canning classes, reunions, speaking engagements, inner-city outreach, weddings, women’s day retreats and guys too, photo shoots, Art in the Word, birthday parties, wine and cheese socials etc..
Some of the barns will remain rustic, while others will have an added chic-ness. Envision rustic meeting shabby chic, such as: chandeliers, fine white linen covered tables, silver, china, strings of lights, a movie screen on one of the large walls, a band, DJ, small orchestra and videographer in the upper loft, rafters draped with flowing fabrics, surround sound, fresh floral arrangements, lights…camera…action. Sorry I got carried away there!
When the main sliding doors are open, the view will reveal a pasture full of ponies and lavender fields, footpaths lined with Greg’s arbors covered in vine tomatoes. The silo will be used for offices with an inner winding staircase, that will bring you to each platform work space (funky windows will be installed for all of you getting claustrophobic). The chicken barn will be converted to house homing Doves, for weddings and memorial services. There will be a kayak livery for those longing to enjoy God’s creation, while drifting down the river. For the kids there will be cart rides pulled by ponies or Bernese and Swedish Mountain Dogs, for an added twist. There will be vegetable and flower gardens used to teach guests about the wonder of creation. In the summer draft horses will take families out for hay rides, while they sing along to music being played on the guitar and in the winter bells will be ringing, as the sleigh takes off over white snow covered pastures. A converted livery stable will house our workshop and crafting area on the second floor, while the main level will serve as a storefront for local artisans.
My dream ends, with my kids growing up in this wonderfully unique and most magical place.
Sounds doable, don’t cha think?
