What's In a Name?

We have given much thought to naming our farm.

One possible name: Lone Tree Meadow

We wanted something meaningful, but we also wanted something memorable for potential customers.

We have toyed around with several names including Lone Tree Meadow (my idea) because we have one tree in the middle of our pasture, and Militia Springs Farm (my husband's idea) because before our town was called Ava, it was named Militia Springs as it was a civil war encampment.

In the long run we plan to have many features as a part of our permaculture homestead, including a small orchard, growing a variety of produce, as well as beekeeping, and raising chickens and livestock. In addition we hope to market ourselves in a variety of ways, maybe a CSA, selling at farmers' markets, pick your own produce, or all the aforementioned. 

Most importantly, this adventure is our great do-over. We "uprooted" our family in our early forties to move cross country where we could really grow and thrive and live our dream. (How our adventure started as a crazy idea)

How could we come up with a name that would encapsulate all of our ideals, business goals, and our family's personality?

Well, in our case we mulled over a kajillion and one ideas but left it alone for a while because nothing sounded quite right. Then it came to us out of the blue. Or rather it came to my husband. But I loved it from the first time I heard it and agreed it was the perfect name for us. 

Introducing: