Ask The Flock

From my earliest memory, my greatest joy is simply sitting on a ridge watching the sun come up with my horse and dogs. Champagne moments that never fade.
Sandra Faulkner

Innocence and ingenuity for my children. It gives them space to grow up without social pressures and skills for how to tackle life when they wish to venture out.
@whats_for_smoko

Wide open spaces, fresh air to breathe in, landscapes to calm the soul. Being outdoors on the farm is sometimes all you need to bring a smile and uplift your mood.
@emmaroseriley

The ability to see our animals thriving whilst caring and protecting our land and everything that lives on Waikohu. So eternally grateful to be here contributing to the solution not part of the problem.
@lifeonwaikohu

Seeing the kids connect to nature.
@backyardtravelfamily

The focus on the simple things, the things that I think are important. Keeping good food in our tummies, noticing the subtle changes as the seasons roll around, the community we have with our neighbours and friends, walking alongside those who lived these lives before us. I could go on! All of rural life brings me joy!
@chloebethrosser

The great real-life lessons that life on the farm brings. Also the fact my kids can see firsthand paddock-to-plate produce. The wide open spaces are fabulous and are great for little imaginations & adventures.
@meet_the_macdonalds

Knowing my children get to run around the hills and enjoy the best life!
@ellesfarmhousekitchen

Living with nature instead of fighting against it. The view of kauri, nīkau and ponga on the hill while sipping my coffee. When the bees discover a new flowering plant I added to the garden just for them.
@carmenmynott

Sharing our rural lifestyle with our city grandchildren - they love the space, machinery, animals and adventures.
@sandiefam

It's the animals for me. They just bring me so much joy, particularly when the babies arrive.
@yummymummy2022

Watching my children grow up with the ability to care for animals. Being connected to the land. Having space around us.
@farmmumlife

Rural life brings joy to our family as my kids are learning life skills on the daily. Also, they have the chance to be kids - they can learn to reap the rewards of their handwork and learn to love and look after the land. They become wildflowers and I love it.
@briar_milne

Looking out the lounge window and seeing a fence row of tōtara, the harbour, rolling paddocks, hearing birds chirping and the hustle and bustle of farm life. It's so peaceful and good for the soul - grounding.
@steph_peart

The peace and quiet, being able to live off the land that you work on! Producing your own food and seeing how it is raised/grown! And also no traffic and neighbours.
@rural_kerie

The space, tranquillity and freedom for our kids to grow up, learn the land, where their food comes from and how things work. For me, having a vast amount of natural space to enjoy, that is untouched by concrete, cars and chaos!
@the_wandering_wayfarer