From sheep to sanctuary: we are seeking to build a regenerative farm with goats, miniature cows, gardens, and bees, where people can relax and reconnect with nature
Preferred location: Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne, Wexford
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Working arrangement with future partner
Aug 20, 2025
Desired Acreage
- 11-25 Acres
- 26-100 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
We envision a farm that begins with sheep and grows into a full sanctuary — a place where people, animals, and the land thrive together. Over time, orchards, berry bushes, beehives, and small food crops will join the pastures, creating a diverse and regenerative ecosystem. Visitors will find peace in petting sheep, joy in hugging a goat, delight in brushing a miniature cow, and renewal in walking among gardens, trees, and fields cared for with sustainable practices. Our vision is to become a model of simple, intentional living — a farm that feeds the body with fresh food, restores the land through regenerative care, and nourishes the soul through connection with nature.
We may not come from generations of farmers, but we come with grit, vision, and heart. Experience can be learned — commitment cannot. This is why we will succeed:
We rise early, work hard, and keep showing up. Farming rewards persistence, and persistence is in our bones. We learn quickly, adapt easily, and aren’t afraid to start at the beginning. Every challenge is a lesson, every season a teacher.
We believe farming must do more than feed. It must heal — the land, the animals, and the people who touch it. That’s why we commit to regenerative practices, rotating pastures, planting orchards and gardens, and bringing bees and berries alongside our flocks. Piece by piece, season by season, we will build a balanced, sustainable farm.
We dream not just of raising sheep, goats, and miniature cows, but of creating a sanctuary where people reconnect with peace. A place where hugging a goat, brushing a cow, or walking among fruit trees brings joy and stillness in a chaotic world.
We bring structure, planning, and a step-by-step approach — beginning with sheep, then carefully adding food crops, bees, orchards, and more. We will not overreach; we will grow wisely.
We are resilient. We’ve weathered storms in life, and farming will not break us. Instead, it will root us deeper, ground us stronger, and give us purpose.
Above all, we come with love — for animals, for land, for the community we hope to serve. That love is our greatest experience, and it is enough to begin.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Not currently farming
Farm Experience/Education
No experience farming
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Organic Practices
