It’s so hard to believe that the end of 2021 is right around the corner. When I think about this past year, once again I’m amazed and sit in awe of God’s power, His protection, His grace and strength.

I woke up this morning and my heart was truly overflowing with gratefulness for all that He has done here at The Farm. Yesterday, as our team was baking their final pies for Christmas and as I was washing dishes, I paused for a moment as tears welled up in my eyes. They were tears of joy and thankfulness for the amazing team that God has brought here. Never in a million years did I think The Farm would be what it is today. But I was reminded yesterday, by my team, just how far we have come. They gave me a beautiful photo book of all of the memories here at The Farm and as I turned the pages, I had to hold back my tears!

For those of you who have not followed along from the beginning our little business started with the bakery in our home kitchen for over 5 years. In 2016 we had an Amish crew restore our 1800’s bank barn and started a limited bakery in our home kitchen. In May of 2017 we hosted our first Wedding in our Seed Barn. Each year, we got to witness more and more couples join in marriage here at The Farm.

Then, in 2020, a year where events and Weddings were paused, somehow God allowed us to continue. We finally opened up our brand new Harvest Barn with onsite bathrooms and a beautiful commercial kitchen. The bakery was finally able to have a home, outside of our family home! It is crazy to think that my kids grew up watching this business evolve and change. They thought it was normal to come downstairs and have a team of bakers in our house, with a constant smell of warm apple dumplings! What is even more amazing is those same people who started at The Farm back in 2016, are still here today. We have so many memories here together and I could not be more proud and thankful for this awesome team that God has brought here to The Farm. They have truly become family to me.

So in the busyness of this Holiday Season, I have to thank our team here. The Farm would not be what it is today without each one of them and their contributions. This past year we hosted over 80 Weddings here at our little Farm and baked more desserts than I could have ever dreamed or imagined for both onsite and offsite events. They all work so hard and come to work every day with joy in their hearts and a willingness to serve. This is a true testament to God’s provisions.

I am also so thankful to the many couples and their families that we get to serve! It’s a true gift to be able to witness so many amazing memories that each couple and their families create at The Farm! We are also so overwhelmed by the support of our community for our Holiday Events and regular bakery orders. You keep our team busier than you will ever know and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Lastly, I thank my family for trusting in the little seed that God planted in my heart to start this business. God and my family are the reason I am here today. My family does all of the little things here at The Farm that no one can see, but make a big difference. They consistently challenge me when they say, “Becca what’s next?” I’m not sure they really want to keep asking that question, especially as they know I’m always thinking ahead. But one thing I do know for sure, is that only God knows the next step.

As I sit and think about this Christmas, I’m beyond grateful that God sent His one and only Son, who was born in a manager. My peace, my hope and my joy all rest in knowing that His promises are true and He alone is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Savior of this broken world.

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Have a restful an joyous holiday season. And… we can’t wait to spend this next season (our sixth!!!) with all our 2022 wedding couples!

With much love and gratitude, Becca

“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6

“I pray that God, the source of hope will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. That you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13