Last week, I went to visit a farm in Wisconsin. The purpose of my visit was to meet the owner, see the farm itself and talk about the possibility of an internship this summer.
I was very impressed with the whole operation, what she has done with her land thus far, and what her plans for the future are.
Over our adult lives (using the term "adult" loosely, of course!), my husband and I have evolved from kids, really, growing and learning about each other and ourselves, to parents, growing and learning about what is REALLY important in our own little corner of the world, to "empty-nesters" still growing and learning, and asking ourselves, "What's next?"
Like many people, we've grown tired of the Rat Race. What better time to look at a career/lifestyle change than now, when the kids are grown and on their own? For years, we have talked about owning and running a B&B. When we've traveled, we've poured over travel guides and real estate brochures. We gone as far as New Mexico to see a B&B for sale.
As we've grown and evolved, so has our dream. Now we find ourselves also seeing the potential in a farmstay. This new kind of vacation option gives guests the ambiance of a B&B with opportunities not found in a more tourist-centered setting. These learning opportunities could include taking care of farm animals, learning about organic gardening, becoming more aware of the connection between people and the land, where our food comes from, how to make more ecologically sound choices in our lives, etc., etc. The possibilities, I think, are endless.
A summer internship on a farm seems like an ideal way to really learn what it could be like. When I found out about this particular farm in Wisconsin, it seemed like it could be a good match for me.
There are others that are applying for this position, so we'll see!!!
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