Gathering Winds Farm & Orchard

Gathering Winds Farm & Orchard We are a small famly farm and veteran owned. Join us as we journey with our family on our new farm adventure. Join the local farm-to-table journey.

We have been farming on a small scale for 12 years raising our young family knowing how to raise and grow their own foods. Our children take an active role in caring for the animals we raise and participate in planning our gardens each year. This past six years we are farming larger and are slowly growing foods for family and soon community on 1 plus acres of farmland as well as 10 acres of apple

s. We believe in sustainable practices, free ranging animals on the fruits of the lands and high quality produce that is produced locally and sold locally. Apples, Peaches, Pears, pasture raised chicken and pork seasonally, fresh pressed cider seasonally and vegetables.

Do you know your birds ?
08/16/2026

Do you know your birds ?

It’s been a quiet summer this year — while the apple trees became unaffordable to raise, the gardens too much for our ow...
08/07/2026

It’s been a quiet summer this year — while the apple trees became unaffordable to raise, the gardens too much for our own physical malaise, and our young adult athletes performing at their peak college level with a stick and nationals with skis. I truly believe our path on earth guides us to what’s meant to be.

About five years ago, John and I found ourselves talking with farm couples who never took vacations together because… who was going to love and care for the farm, the animals, the gardens, and all the daily chores as much as they do? I mean we felt the same with 10 acres of apple trees.

This summer marks our third year of farm sitting on a beautiful farm in northwest Maine. I’m so grateful it’s something we can do at our own pace, on our schedule, and within the skills we already love. It gives us the chance to step away from our own farm while helping someone else step away from theirs.

This summer—and especially August—has been a little crazy. I’ve spent a lot of time out of state helping my family through a major transition and some unexpected health challenges. Without hesitation, my husband and kids stepped in to care for our farm so I could be with my parents and siblings… 🎶 taking care of family.

Now it’s finally our turn.

We’re spending time on a special farm with beautiful Belted Galloways, two wonderful farm dogs, chickens, guinea hens, a wraparound porch, and some of the most gorgeous gardens I’ve ever seen. Truth be told… I’m probably more nervous about keeping the plants alive than the animals. 😊

People often ask what kindness is worth more than money. For us, it’s simple.

Helping farm couples take a vacation together—without worrying if everything they love back home is being cared for.

That’s truly priceless. ❤️

Loves the Bsullak’s

Do you know your perrenials ? No cheating let’s see -)Disclaimer: this isn’t my garden yet-). We are farmsitting anothe...
08/07/2026

Do you know your perrenials ? No cheating let’s see -)

Disclaimer: this isn’t my garden yet-). We are farmsitting another farm that truly inspires ….. I have my list and drawings for fall planting on our farm. Edible garden, herbal garden, and joyful feeders of bees and hummingbirds ….

I am grateful for family this year —- so much going on and while I still have a deeply saddened heart we took a very lar...
07/27/2026

I am grateful for family this year —- so much going on and while I still have a deeply saddened heart we took a very large pause to farming - I believe whole heartedly our paths are renewed by our purpose — this year has been a challenge as my own family transitions to change out of state - my family has stepped up for me to spend so much time helping my parents this year.

I was stubborn in putting off my own health to run the farm - my husband his health to run the farm - and life through us hard against the wall and we woke to commuting to family - health - and now my family out of state.

A new job that supported my pause for a few weeks - my kids and hubby who keep watch over farm and household needs ….

We don’t know our paths but I do know - family is the most important thing however you define the important people in your lives !!!!!

Much love to all who found our little big farm on the hill. We will circle about when the needs calm for those who now need.

Quietly growing a small garden this year - renewed our forestry and conservation plan - watching our teens establish the...
07/04/2026

Quietly growing a small garden this year - renewed our forestry and conservation plan - watching our teens establish themselves through trade and internship - quality time with parents and siblings out of state this summer.

Family - priceless

Stay cool as summer roasts us for a few more days !

Tales of a quiet farm - forestry conversation plan updated with new Forester for Poland and Mechanic falls. Garden is sm...
06/20/2026

Tales of a quiet farm - forestry conversation plan updated with new Forester for Poland and Mechanic falls.

Garden is smaller this year as we tend to family needs.

Son is about to be a fully licensed plumber age 18! Completed hours with Nason Mechanical ! Now working towards oil license hours.

Daughter taking 8 credits this summer - 17 in the fall to graduate early!!! Onto some additional certifications ! Observations this summer to solidify her goals!

Life is precious, life is a journey, family is priceless and this month celebrating 5 years cancer free !!!

Bless you from our farm to you and yours.

Goodnight moon.🌖

This year will be a smaller footprint on the farm. As family is always our priority I will be out of state often this s...
06/13/2026

This year will be a smaller footprint on the farm. As family is always our priority I will be out of state often this summer assisting with my family with transition to retirement community living …. Sad and exciting all in one ……

I can’t tell you enough how much I have learned from my parents and brothers how to important it is to invest, plan, develop a trust and plan for our aged years. I also am using my second degree in audiology ! Two parents, one brother, one husband and myself hard of hearing !!

Farm tales Tonight —-A defiant trespasser sped down our farm road in a van last evening at 8:30pm, ignoring posted No Tr...
06/03/2026

Farm tales Tonight —-

A defiant trespasser sped down our farm road in a van last evening at 8:30pm, ignoring posted No Trespassing and Private Road signs that are there for a reason—especially during the busy farm season. Instead of respecting the property and the people who work it, they chose to argue with the farm owners.

Is it me? We have teens, we have a dog, we operate mowers, tractors and have hunters with permission during turkey season on the farm. . Then during the encounter passing 3 No trespassing sighs, private road signs and said they were watching the sunset but they were driving around the farm not stopping, how is this okay?

The sunset was priceless. The behavior was unbelievable.

My parents celebrated 61 years together Sunday. I’m so blessed to have time with them these past weeks - priceless.Be a...
05/31/2026

My parents celebrated 61 years together Sunday. I’m so blessed to have time with them these past weeks - priceless.

Be an advocate for you parents the healthcare system needs you for them. Without you and without their knowing - ridiculous happens - demand communication, patient and family centered care. Make sure your wishes are not only on paper but in every medical record - and check it every six months don’t let medical charting oversight happen on your watch.

Many of you may or may not have seen my voice on Prime health recently. Hospital takeovers daily Maine healthcare staff and patients. I am not afraid to speak up and I hope you won’t either.

https://wgme.com/news/local/central-maine-healthcare-patients-report-ongoing-issues-after-electronic-records-switch

https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/05/13/central-maine-healthcare-patients-say-they-cant-access-records-refills/

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315 Poland Corner Road
Poland, ME
04274

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+12076506974

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