My Fantasy Tree Farm

Do you remember the movie Baby Boom?  Where Diane Keaton, powerful New York business woman, inherits a baby girl against her will, which results in her losing her job and moving to a cottage in Vermont. Of course its quaint.  Of course there is a love interest--a local vet.  And of course she makes a success selling homemade baby food from her apple trees and lives happily ever after.  

That movie was released in 1987--I was nine.  I never forgot that movie.  For a long time I couldn't remember what it was called, or the whole story.  I just remembered how much the whole idea appealed to me.  The pull lasted through my whole, "Get me to the city!" phase and life in the suburbs and finally here I am back in the country. 

There is really something appealing about living in the peace and slower pace of the country. Where everyone knows your name.  Making things with your hands, and enjoying nature and a simpler lifestyle.  Cute vets are always a bonus.   

Last week I came across this tree farm that made me think of Diane Keaton and her apple trees.

It called to me.

Before long I had bought it in my mind--it is for sale. . .

. . . and set up shop.

I even thought it would be fun to incorporate a Christmas tree portion where people could cut their own trees. . .

And of course I would convert one large barn into a handmade goods shoppe. . .

And include a back room where I could offer craft classes--like how to make beaded hair barrettes, or homemade soap. . .

And I would have gourmet hot chocolates and a small bakery.  I can smell it now. . . 

And in the winter I would offer sleigh rides. . .

 

Or rent out the cute little cabins that dot the hillside. . .

Never mind that I would be too frightened to drive into town during the winter due to the windy, slick roads.

Why would I want to leave anyway?!  I can always just order everything over the internet!

Would you join me?