“To feel empowered is to feel free—and that’s when people do their best work.” – Amy Jo Martin My mother instilled in me a fierce independence and an unshakable belief that I can do anything I set my mind to. She taught me that when someone tries to holdContinue Reading
Tucked deep within the rolling ridges and valleys of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area lies Anaway Place—a sanctuary of stillness, natural beauty, and architectural curiosity. But the story of this treasured retreat begins long before its current name and vision took shape. It begins, in fact, with a love story forged inContinue Reading
On September 1st, 2024, my family did something that both terrified and exhilarated us. We left our community and the lifestyle we’d known to follow a dream we’d been pulled toward and afraid of for over a decade. Our little city-family of three moved out to the rolling hills ofContinue Reading
Breathing New Life Into a Community, One Market at a Time Tucked away in the heart of Richland County, Wisconsin, the village of Lone Rock, with its population of just under 900 residents, has long been a testament to small-town resilience and charm. Known for its rich history and scenicContinue Reading
The Driftless Area—a rugged patchwork of bluffs, river valleys, and ancient ridgelines untouched by glaciers—is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Stretching across southwestern Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa, and a slice of northwestern Illinois, this region is known for its trout streams, hiking trails, and winding byways. But for individualsContinue Reading
In the rolling hills of Southwest Wisconsin, a quiet but powerful movement has been taking root for decades. The 2025 SEED MONEY PROJECTS is the latest chapter in a story that began in 1989 at Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, born out of a deep concern for the land and the people whoContinue Reading
Discovering the Power of Grounding and Time Alone In a world moving faster by the minute- where multitasking is praised and “busy” is worn like a badge of honor- finding stillness feels radical. But for those who’ve ever taken a walk through the woods, especially barefoot, the experience is nothingContinue Reading
Electric bicycles (“e-bikes”) have been around for quite some time now in Asia. Here in America, we understood how they worked, but did not readily adapt to them. It’s also to no surprise that we as Americans have led the world in bicycle ownership, but were low in actual bikeContinue Reading