Year Four Reflection and Readiness

July marks four years of our lives spent creating Soul Flower Farm. We have gone through many changes learning so much in a short amount of time. On good days there is no where we would rather be. We are certainly blessed to be surrounded by overwhelming serenity, beauty and an amazing view. Most of the time the sun is shining and the weather is sweet!  Of course we have our fair share of challenging days where we are questioning what the heck*#*!!, this is really hard work! But as in any aspect of life, hardship and ease come hand in hand. We wouldnt be strong  (or alive for that matter) if it were any different.  

So now that we know we can grow our own food, raise some livestock, put up stores for winter, and all the good stuff that comes with this lifestyle, it seems only logical the next step would be expansion.  With reflection on these last four years of exertion, production and growth, we stand with complete openness and readiness.  Readiness to give back, to be of service in a way that really matters, in a way that is tangible.  We dont know yet what it will look like but our intentions and the dreams in our hearts are waiting for the opportunity to manifest.  

"The best way to find yourself is to loose yourself in the service of others."

Mahatma Ghandi

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Summer Babies!

Well, Im finally getting around to posting these pics.  The summer kids arrived a few weeks ago.  All three are adorable as can be and that mischievous goat spirit runs through them all as we watch them run, jump, twist, play, and investigate this new world of theirs.

Maydaisy, our old timer, has had three sets of triplets in the past and this year gave birth to one enormous girl who we named Violet.  Willow, Maydaisys daughter from last year, had twins Hemlock (boy) and Rue (girl).

My do they hey grow up fast!  They are already nibbling alfalfa and vegis along the Mamas.  The kids have had a great start getting 100% access to their Mommas milk for the first few weeks.  Its time to start the regular nightly separation and morning goat milking routine. 
 

 
Babies always add a special feeling of warmth to the farm.  Its great to have them back again!

 

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The school hydroponics moved to a new neighborhood for the summer!

Today I was able to set up to system at Quaint, a Sunnyside, Queens restaurant!

The start of the journey of few bloks on wheels,

The hardest part was to pile everything on a dolly and get it to the door.

Or maybe to push it along on the sidewalk and the littles cracks....

But it got there!

Now everything is in place! 

The hydroponic systems will keep bloublouing along in a nice neighboring restaurant!

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