flatrock farm

I did a little walkabout at Flatrock farm today in Cornwall for the wedding I am shooting on saturday.  I was speechless walking around. How beautiful is it?!

*Have a lovely weekend!

julie + jordan

Julie + Jordan
Morris, Connecticut
July, 28, 2012

Every wedding I shoot, instantly becomes my favorite, but this one was really special. There was a sense of calm when I arrived at the farm despite the pouring rain. Plan "B" went into effect immediately, which meant instead of an outdoor ceremony, the ceremony would take place in Rich's barn (Julie's dad). Tractors were moved, and friends and family flew into action--hanging lanterns and preparing for the barn ceremony.

down on the farm

I just love the bucolic setting of Litchfield County, CT.  Everything about it during the summer months is wonderful. There are so many organic farms, pastures, lakes, rivers and streams... and amazing gardens. If you have never visited this part of Connecticut or New England, put it on your bucket list. So lucky I get to call this home for the last twelve years.

Images were taken on farm in Morris, CT. Top image, my hard-working mother, who at 75 still takes care of the vegetable garden. The farm-fresh eggs were courtesy of Simple Kitchen Farms, in Bethlehem, CT.

this is what happiness looks like

Pure joy. Those two words perfectly describe yesterday's afternoon romp at my friends' organic farm in Washington, CT.  Picture the most bucolic movie setting of what a New England farm should look like, and then multiply it. I brought the dogs over for a nice little walk, over the hill, up the hill, and beyond the pond (where Ruby took a dip). I finally got to meet the newest member, Eliot, an adorable rescue terrier. Bode and Eliot took to one another immediately (both one) and ran like crazy through the fields. It was a nice break in the rain, and the clouds were just parting, as they gave way to the sunshine. I imagine this is what dog heaven looks like--lucky us, we found it right here on earth.

Waldningfield farm sells their produce at many of the local farmers markets. Check them out online, and find out more about ordering their goods as well as joining the CSA program. Local, organic, what could be better? Thanks again for letting us stop by Patrick & Q!

xo

Kate, Ruby + Bode

March Farm

December snuck in. With out snow, with out warning, and on a 65 degree day I wandered down the road with my camera, and was struck by both the beauty and the starkness of the orchard near my home.