Life has a way of leading us into chapters we never expected—and sometimes even the unexpected new  chapters can turn out to be sweet. My move to Swanville, Maine Sept 2025 has been exactly that: a soft landing, a fresh start, and a heartwarming welcome from a truly generous community. Neighbors have helped build fencing, lent tractors and tools, shared lumber from their own mill, delivered still-warm baked goods, and filled the farm with laughter.  Thanks to Northern Solstice Alpaca  Farm  (Robin and Corry Pratt) I learned where to buy hay, grains and locate a veternarian as well as lots of insight how to manage the Maine winters with my herd. Thanks to everyone (Past and Present), the alpacas and llamas of Sugars Bridge Farm have settled beautifully into their new home.

I would like to extend a thank you to New Grove Alpaca in Delaware. The owner Bonnie Bieber volunteered to her time and space to helped me with my herd until I could bring them to Maine.

I was born in Calgary, Alberta, and studied Marine/Freshwater Biology at the University of Victoria before eventually calling Delaware County and Chester County home for more than 25 years. Throughout it all, I have been guided by a deep love of learning, wellness, and community. As a lifelong practitioner and teacher of yoga—over 25 years professionally—yoga remains the thread that weaves through everything I do.

In 2018, I purchased Sugars Bridge Farm, never imagining how profoundly it would shape my life. When the pandemic arrived, I shifted from teaching yoga to offering Alpaca Tours, creating joyful, healing experiences for families during a difficult time. That spirit of connection blossomed into Camp Barnyard, a project I built with my son Keilan during the summer of 2021. What began as a single-season idea quickly grew into a beloved annual program, thanks to the incredible bonds formed between children, our enthusiastic counselors, and the rhythm of daily farm life. By 2024, Camp Barnyard had completed its fourth successful season and reached 80% registration by February—proof of how deeply the experience resonated.

Though I am no longer running Camp Barnyard, it remains one of the most meaningful and inspiring projects of my life. The stories, the growth, the friendships, and the joy it sparked will always be part of who I am—and part of the spirit I bring forward.

Today, at Sugars Bridge Farm in Swanville, I hope to continue sharing that magic. Families, couples, friends, and fellow animal lovers are invited to come stay, explore, and create their own week-long “farm camp” experiences. Here, you can slow down, get hands-on with our animals, reconnect with nature, and make memories that feel both grounding and unforgettable.

My journey—from marine biology to yoga to farming and agritourism—has always centered on nurturing people, land, and community. Sugars Bridge Farm is simply the newest chapter in that lifelong work.