The Ulrich Farm Series

The story begins with the painting, Two Paths. After posting it to Facebook, the painting received a lot of attention. It turned out that this farm had special memories for a large extended family. Several relatives purchased prints of the painting and one person inquired if I painted other barns in the surrounding area. I told her of my passion for the local farms and she mentioned her relative had an old farm up the road, on Hill Rd. "Just drive down the farm lane and introduce yourself to Aunt Lollie," she said. And so I did, on a sunny June morning in 2016. And that was the beginning of a special friendship with Laura Ulrich (aka Aunt Lollie). 
Since that day, I have had the honor and the privilege to come to know Laura and learn of her farm's heritage and history. She has been so gracious and allowed me to explore and paint in and around the vast farm with all it's barns and outbuildings. It's a special place with an even more special story.
A story of an immigrant couple with children in tow, searching for a farm of their own, a place that fulfilled lifelong dreams. A place in the country to raise their children and provide for their family. August and Bertha Ulrich arrived on this Bedminster farm in 1921. And for the next 24 years they raised a family and farmed the land. After August's death in 1945, Bertha continued the farm with the help of her sons, Edward, Daniel and Raymond.
Laura Ulrich came to the farm in 1953 as a young bride to youngest son Raymond and went from city girl to farm wife overnight. She continues to live on the farm and the land is tended with the help of her son and another farmer, Jack Shannon. You can read more about Jack in the Shannon Farm Collection.
Today, I am so blessed and happy to call the Ulrich Farm my home. My studio is in the little tenant house - a sweet little cottage - and is open by appointment. Laura really loves sharing her farm with visitors. We hope you'll visit!