Meet Beth
A city girl who became a nature-rooted woman, learning to live slowly and root deeply.
Welcome to City Life to Farm Life—a cozy corner of the internet where I share stories, soul lessons, and seasonal wisdom from my journey of trading city lights for starry nights, ball games for backyard chickens, and fast living for something far more meaningful.
My name is Beth Kourik, and for most of my life, I called St. Louis, Missouri home. I loved being close to everything—downtown energy, Cardinals baseball games, and the comforting hum of the city. But life had a different rhythm in store for me.
Years later, I moved to small-town Wisconsin with my husband, Scott, and we found ourselves on 25 acres, full of dreams and way too little experience. We started out with visions of a Christmas tree farm—6,000 trees later, let’s just say we’ve had our share of lessons. (Only 60% survived. Ouch.)
But this life—this land—has become our greatest teacher.
“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, garden, and soul.
- 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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