Q: Tell us a little about yourself
I am a mom, teacher, and one of the last farm owners in Holland. I grew up in the area and have watched the community evolve into what it is today. My children attend Council Rock South and Holland elementary. Both are active in sports etc. Our farm provides private boarding, horseback riding instruction, and we have a famous pony named penny that travels to local homes for birthday parties.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My family has lived on our small farm since 1946.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am currently a second-grade teacher, but I most enjoy teaching children about horses on our farm.
Q: Please tell us a bit about your business.
Our business is one of the last working horse farms in Holland. We are not open to the public, but we do provide riding instruction, boarding, and have a mobile pony ride business. If you are looking for a unicorn or pony, please let us know.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
We love Veccia in Newtown
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have been here my entire life, over 40 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I am inspired by real people that have overcome hardships and made their lives better. Jill Oster house and Emily Vullrath are local people that inspire me.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Somewhere peaceful and warm
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Office
Q: What advice would you give to people?
You are going to face challenges, but this too shall pass, and you will overcome whatever is troubling you.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Visit all the national parks
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Dolly Parton
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Donald trump and probably at Rocco’s.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Retired and improving our farm
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I don’t like heights
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Glacier National Park
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Halloween and usually May
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My kids
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Swedish fish
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, friends, and comfort
