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The sun shining on a few of my favorite things; a

The sun shining on a few of my favorite things; a great dog, a cool bike, and a groovy zero-turn lawn mower. #favoritethings
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What a way to begin a Monday! #willowbrookmanor

What a way to begin a Monday! #willowbrookmanor

Sunday mornings were made for tea ~ . . #hightea

Sunday mornings were made for tea ~

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Now the day is over Night is drawing nigh Shadows

Now the day is over
Night is drawing nigh
Shadows of the evening
Steal across the sky...
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Mt tea-friend Diana showed up on my doorstep on Ch

Mt tea-friend Diana showed up on my doorstep on Christmas Eve bearing gifts. This amaryllis was one of them. It was just a bulb in a pot then. Now It is filling my kitchen with splendid color and beauty as the winter winds and rain beat upon my window. Thank you Diana, for a wonderful winter flower garden to make me smile.
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The view from the Cascade Trail just as you arrive

The view from the Cascade Trail just as you arrive at Willowbrook.
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Northern State Hospital and farm. This was a plac

Northern State Hospital and farm. This was a place that treated the mentally ill for almost 60 years, using occupational therapy to treat patients. They worked in the fields, they worked in the dairy, they worked in the cannery, the laundry, the wood shop, the bakery. Work was part of the wellness program. I get it. I feel most well when I am working on the farm. #willowbrookmanor
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A tea tray ready for delivery. I’m looking forwa

A tea tray ready for delivery. I’m looking forward to opening Willowbrook Manor back up in Spring!
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Just me and white pomegranate tea ~ A beautiful f

Just me and white pomegranate tea ~
A beautiful friendship.
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Rooibos Africana tea is one of my favorites. I lov

Rooibos Africana tea is one of my favorites. I love the blue malva flowers and cornflowers that brighten up the deep red rooibos leaves. I wanted to grow rooibos on my farm because I love it so much. But I learned that it requires a certain climate and ph level to thrive, and it is very difficult to propagate, so I count on South Africa to provide this beautiful and delicious tea for me.
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Where is your path taking you? #willowbrookmanor

Where is your path taking you?
#willowbrookmanor

Do you remember my post about my neighbor and frie

Do you remember my post about my neighbor and friend Jolene? (Dec. 4th) She is my amazing helper with the events we host here at Willowbrook. She is also an avid hiker and gets me up the local logging road as often as our schedules permit. For Christmas she put together a book with pictures from our hikes combined with inspiring quotes. The cover reads ‘What seems to us bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.’ (Oscar Wilde) This year has been a grueling climb. But has not been without breathtaking views. Thank you Jolene for hours and hours of huffing and puffing, (and listening to my constant rambling.) And for this keepsake to remember hiking through a pandemic. ❤️

Celebrating friendship and farming on this New Yea

Celebrating friendship and farming on this New Year’s Day! The ladies from Portage View Farm visited before Christmas and enjoyed tea and scones in Willowbrook Manor’s tea room. Kay Is the matriarch of this beautiful crew and was my college roommate from way back when. Who knew when we were young and studying at college that our life journey would take us to the place of mud on boots, dirt under fingernails, and hearts connected to family and Mother Earth. Both Kay and I look forward to sharing the goodness of farm life with you in 2021. Happy New Year!
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Willowbrook wishes you a Happy New Year! . . . #h

Willowbrook wishes you a Happy New Year!
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This quarter is a present I gave to my dad after h

This quarter is a present I gave to my dad after his cancer surgery. I found it in my washing machine the night before I left to help him. It was wedged in between the washing drum and the housing and had been through so many cycles that it was almost worn smooth. I figured he could relate, this being his 4th surgery of 2020 and probably the 20th surgery of his life. The gift made him smile. He had me put it in the top drawer of his dresser. I placed it next to the trident gifted to him from his navy SEAL grandson before he went off to war. In my mind, my father is a hero forging ahead through all of his health challenges and pain management. I’m sure many of you can relate to my dad and the worn quarter. Some times life can put you through the ringer. This post is to salute the quiet heroes who soldier on through life’s challenges. (My latest newsletter shares the story https://mailchi.mp/5421547e897d/covid_christmas?e=cd79c2f2f0 ) #trials

Aliece came home for Christmas and brought with he

Aliece came home for Christmas and brought with her hand crafted gifts for everyone. She made beautiful candle holders from driftwood she found walking the beaches of southern Californian. Each one is a unique work of art. Thank you Aliece for my driftwood candle. It lights up my life! .
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This tea lady is farming in style now! My oldest

This tea lady is farming in style now! My oldest son Derrill and his darling wife Caitlin gave me monogrammed boots for Christmas. ‘These boots were made for workin!’
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Paityn is my trusted assistant here at Willowbrook

Paityn is my trusted assistant here at Willowbrook. She is a hard working, can-do lady and I love how she fits in to the ebb and flow of family, farm and tea business. On Christmas Eve she joined our celebration, and brought some darling tea gifts. This is my first tea cozy! I look forward to it keeping my morning pot of tea warm. Paityn and my daughter Aliece had a Christmas Eve adventure chasing after the mini flying drone they took outside. It had a mind of its own and headed straight to the forest. I don’t think slogging through the creek was what they envisioned for Christmas Eve, but they certainly made a memory! The drone is still missing. It will be a treasure hunt for another day (or Eve). Thank you Paityn for all you do to make Willowbrook a delightful place to be!
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My daughter Kjaisa captured the sunset at Willowbr

My daughter Kjaisa captured the sunset at Willowbrook this evening. (Turn your volume up) .
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This year at Willowbrook, the gift giving was espe

This year at Willowbrook, the gift giving was especially thought-filled. Addy used the Japanese tradition of wrapping gifts in fabric. It is called Furoshiki. She used fabric that was her grandmothers to wrap her gifts and finished the edges so they could be used as tea towels. I especially loved unwrapping the box and to find little origami-folded envelopes holding poppy seeds she harvested from her garden. I’m so looking forward to Addy-poppies this summer. It will be like having Christmas in July! .
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Merry Christmas ~ Belly full of tea-n-sweets. Hous

Merry Christmas ~
Belly full of tea-n-sweets.
House full of kids.
Heart full of love.
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SWEET! . . . #hightea #tea #teatime #local #local

SWEET!
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Welcome Wednesday morning! East Skagit valley is

Welcome Wednesday morning!
East Skagit valley is a marvelous place. Willowbrook loves being a part of it.
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This morning’s winter walk was wonderful! #Willo

This morning’s winter walk was wonderful! #WillowbrookManor

Whatever floats your boat! If it is peace sereni-

Whatever floats your boat! If it is peace sereni-tea you are looking for. You will surely find it at Willowbrook
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Wrapping presents with carols and root 66 tea with

Wrapping presents with carols and root 66 tea with lots of cream. Kinda yummy ~

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Winter wind at Willowbrook ~ . . . . #hightea #tea

Winter wind at Willowbrook ~
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Frost on my window reminds me of summer clouds in

Frost on my window reminds me of summer clouds in the sky. #seasons

Adorable... yes? . . . . . . #luvthosecats #high

Adorable... yes?

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#luvthosecats
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Willowbrook’s tea room overlooks this quaint gar

Willowbrook’s tea room overlooks this quaint garden. If you look closely you will find Tom. When you come to visit us for tea, you will find him waiting for you in the garden.
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This is the road to Willowbrook ~ . . . #welcome #

This is the road to Willowbrook ~
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#welcome
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Teacups are elegant works of art. They range from

Teacups are elegant works of art. They range from dainty to bold, from simple to ornate. When guest come to Willowbrook for tea they choose their own teacup. I tell them to find one that ‘speaks’ to them. I typically gravitate to a handful of my favorites. But I have a self-imposed rule that I have to select a different teacup every time I sit down to a pot of tea. Its kind of like making new friends. And, crazy as it sounds, it makes having tea fresh and fun as I get to know a different teacup and relish the feeling of it. This is the one I chose this morning. Don’t you love it? As I sipped my herbal javah, I noticed a hairline crack in the side of it, making it leak ever so slightly. It made me a bit sad to realize such a delightful cup had to be retired. Actually not retired, but promoted. A select few teacups get to be on display at Willowbrook. Look for this one the next time you come for tea!
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