Hello, and welcome to the Lilac Ridge Farm blog.
My name is Therese and I live in southern Wisconsin just south of Madison. I live on a 47 acre farm with my husband (Steve) and 2 of my children (Andrew and Emily). My oldest daughter (Vanessa) lives in Madison with her husband (Costa) and 2 children (Isabella and Annalise). We moved here 5 years ago from Iowa City----It was a career change "thing" for my husband and a chance to live near our oldest daughter. Our goal was to find a home on a 3-5 acre lot so our 2 dogs with "bad city manners" could run and bark. Well.....we kind of got distracted by the sound of angels singing when we were shown the property on Ridge Drive in Primrose Township. My husband was enchanted...albeit, he didn't realize the work (and arguably still doesn't...I do most of it...but that's OK..) and the commute involved. As for me, the farm girl/tom boy I grew up as was reborn!!The farm house is new, but built to look old. It sports, in my opinion, some of the most exciting features. It has a large mudroom, big farm sink, and expansive kitchen pantry. It has a large unfinished basement suitable for lots of organized storage AND a fiber studio. In addition, the walls are thick and filled with insulation and the windows are solid. The views out the windows are to die for AND the craftsmanship is extraordinary!!.
But that was only a part of the discovery...The astounding views of Ridge Drive and the Primrose Township sealed the deal. We were in love!!!
So we bought the house..along with 47 acres...and I started dreaming of farming. However, there was no farm...only a house and some land. SO..the farm girl went to work...NOW...let's fast forward 5 years: A barn and several outbuildings have been built, landscaping and gardens have been planted, fences have been erected, a gator was purchased, sheep and goats have moved in, many other critters have joined us, a pharmacist has gone on sabbatical and a farm business featuring sheep and goats has emerged.
SO the journey begins...please join me..and enjoy the experience.
