Meet Beth
I’m a former city girl who traded bright lights for starry nights, and I’ve never looked back! These days, you’ll find me in Wisconsin, learning the art of living slowly and caring for our growing flock of backyard chickens.
Welcome to City Life to Farm Life, my cozy corner of the internet where I share real-life stories, lessons from the land, and gentle reminders to reconnect with what truly matters.
I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. I loved the downtown energy, Cardinals baseball, and being close to everything. But life had a different rhythm waiting for me.
Years later, my husband Scott and I packed up for small-town Wisconsin. We landed on 25 acres with big dreams and very little experience. We even planted 6,000 Christmas trees. Let’s just say only about 60 percent made it, and we learned a lot along the way.
This land has become our greatest teacher. Every season reminds me that slowing down isn’t about doing less. It’s about being more present, more connected, and more alive.
“Be a curator of your life. Slowly cut things out until you’re left only with what you love, with what’s necessary, with what makes you happy.”
– Leo Babauta
Our Journey
We came here to farm trees.
We stayed to grow something deeper.
After a humbling start on the farm, I slowly discovered a different kind of calling, one rooted in simplicity, healing, nature, and connection. Raising chickens, gardening, learning through trial and error… It’s all become part of my slow-living, nature-rooted philosophy. And even in the messiest moments (like losing a beloved hen), this lifestyle continues to bring me back to what matters.
I created City Life to Farm Life not just to share practical tips, but to offer a gentle space for people craving more meaning, more intention, and more heart in their everyday lives, whether they live on 25 acres or just the dream of it.
What You’ll Find Here:
- Reflections from the coop.
- Tips for starting (or simply dreaming of) farm life.
- Musings on slow living, simple joys, and seasonal rhythms.
- Creative projects and cozy goods from my Etsy shop.
- A reminder that it’s okay to start messy, and beautiful to live gently.
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