Da Farm

I've been waiting to post about one of our favoritest parts of vaca.  The farm.  Phil & Katy's beautifully quiet, quaint, charming farm.  These two live and work in Seattle and have a whole 'nother life in a tiny town coined Chimacum...a life that you can't picture (with justice) until you see it firsthand and observe Uncle Phil in action.  This doctor man was definitely born to hang with cattle (and later slaughter said cattle), pound in fence posts and brine ham.  His element has been found.  Katy renovated their adorably sweet farm house to a perfect country, but not too country, T.  Everything Katy does (art, design, architecture, cooking) is done with amazing and appropriate detail, creativity and perfect simplicity.  She is my creative hero.   

 2 Vogel men, workin' the farm.  And Scout.  Can't forget about Scout.

 The cattle brood.  The man of the group is in the back left.  Two babes are in the middle. 

 Tim's task was pounding in stakes for the fence.  My little farm boy's hands were covered in blisters.

 This little house is where they dry and smoke meat.

 Phil explains to a very eager Tim how he hangs the animals and turn um into edible goodness.

 Carmella (I think) is the hussy who almost ran me down with her horns.  I came within inches of being stabbed in the gut as she bulldozed past me. 

 Home grown eggs are dropped on their doorstep by neighbors.  Made for good breakfast sandwiches.

 I loved capturing these two in their farming element.  How cute are they? 

 No Hummers out here.  Just classic beauties like this one.

 This "lawn ornament" sits on the road, guiding people down their driveway.

 My 10 year anniversary babe n me (and Scout).

 Of course they have a massive bulldozer type machine.  It's fully functional too.

 Katy's photographing their cattle babies while Phil gives um a little love tap.

In addition to the farm, they own a corner market, offering colorful and ultra fresh produce and such from local farmers.  This little store has been a community building experience for Chimacum.  A feel good story of a tiny little town trying to put themselves on the map and provide home grown food for their home grown neighbors.  Phil and Katy put their hearts and souls into making this market thrive.  I love the charm of its origins and I sure hope it sticks around for years to come. 

 Katy designed and painted the entire building.  Love it. 

Dude's souvenir from our trip.  The cookies didn't quite make it home.

If you ever happen upon Chimacum, stop in.  You might see a middle age guy walkin' around the field, strummin' his guitar, harmonica strapped to his face and a home grown sonnet coming out of his mouth.  These are the folks you meet in the country.  It's a different pace - hopefully we can mosey their way again soon.  Thanks for showing us your world away from your world Phil and Katy.