A Little About Us
Wanting to escape the busy life and keeping up with the Joneses, have made our
our escape to Central America
Our first thought to live a more simple lifestyle is when in March 2008, Smith and I took an impulsive trip to San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize. I had got a bee in my bonnet, I was heading somewhere “warm, tropical and with beautiful clear blue waters“, like the islands you watch on House Hunter International or the pictures you see in Travel magazine.
We spent ten tranquil carefree days, strolling the island by foot and bicycle and snorkeling in the sparkling blue waters. We made friends with several of the islanders and loved the easy carefree enthusiasm of the people we met. We also noted the “gringos” who had made the decision to make this beautiful island their home.
Everything seemed so simple. We saw but a couple of trucks on our time on the island. Everyone rode in golf carts or bicycles or traveled on foot. Everyone seemed to wear a smile on their face and the native islands exuded kindness and extended friendship.
It was in Belize the seed was planted for simplicity, for spending more family time and for being surrounded by the beauty of the Almighty’s creation.
In January of 2010, we made a visit to Panama to see my parents, whom had moved there four years prior. It was the first visit we had made to their new home on 27 acres in the beautiful mountains of Panama.
Their vision was to raise up their farm to become self-sufficient and to make a small income besides. At the time, they had several sheep, two goats and one horse. They also extended the offer to Smith and I to join them, to work beside them and one day build our own home here.
We had fallen in love with the raw tropical beauty of the mountainside; the winding country dirt lanes, clean clear rippling streams, the noisy squawking of the parrots as they flew overhead, the majestic beauty of the rugged volcano that could be seen on mornings, the small brightly colored cinder block homes tucked under the lush forest greenery, the dark-skinned gentlemen riding on horses, the native workers walking through the green pastures.
So for almost two years, we went back to the states and worked and saved and worked and saved some more… We also spent all our free time, buying items for my parents off of Craigslist for their home and farm and for our future home. It was a time of preparing, praying, plotting and dreaming.
And here we are… two months since our arrival to Panama.
We have a clear vision for the farm:
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The raising of goats, sheep and cows-selling goat milk, goat cheese and meat sheep and cows to our local community. We also have plans for building proper greenhouses, to grow our own vegetables and also to sell at the local farmer’s market.
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We will continue to assist the poor rural children, families and widows around us with food and their other needs, as we are so blessed to be able to give back to them. (Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Isaiah 1:17)
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We have a long-term dream of housing a small orphanage here or to be able to foster children here have lost their parents and/or whom have been abandoned because of the being born with HIV.
We invite you to read along as we pen our adventures in this blog (Just accept our invitation at the bottom of our blog to follow along!), we will share with you as we learn about raising animals, organic gardening and the beauty and challenges of living in another country.
If you any of you feel it in your heart and would like to donate to a family or a child or a widow in this poor rural community or to our farm, please contact us. (See our “Giving Back” page for more information)
I also am trying to find the best way to keep up the selling of my earrings and jewelry and 10% of all proceeds from my jewelry, will go back to the local community. (See my “Jewelry” page for more information.)
We love all of our friends and family back home. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Blessings to you one and all,
Rose
So glad we were made aware of your site. We are very interested in obtaining some of your goat milk for our family. We are located in Boquete. Where and when could we make arrangements to buy some of the milk?
Thanks so much. Jack
Mr Jack, Thank you for your interest in our goat milk. We are so glad you were referred over to our website! I will send you over a private email to make arrangements to meet. Sincerely~Rose
Dear Rose, I am so glad to have found your web site. My name is Amanda I am an Australian who has been living in Panama nearly 6 years and we are here to stay :). I am interested in hearing more about what you might have for sale on a regular basis. Please could you email me also or send me your number so we can connect. amanda@voice.net.au
Hello,
I would be interested in finding a few Saanen lambs. Not sure if you have any available. If you do please let me know
Not at this time, maybe next year. Check back with us! Rose
Hi Rose,
You have an interesting story. I would like to do something similar in Panama only without the animals-for-meat part as I believe that all God’s creatures should be helped and not harmed. Anyway, my daughter and I are looking to move there along with our 12 rescued animals: 2 chickens, 2 rabbits, and 8 parakeets.
That is wonderful. I am sure your menagerie would be quite happy here. Panama is a beautiful country. Let us know if you make it down!
I am ready to pack and come join you! I guess I will stick to following your blog for now.
Perfect! There is always work to be done here. 🙂
enjoy your site my niece and her husband have retired here in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. pat raises rabbits and some chickens for meat and eggs. Pat and Lewis would be interested in lambs if you have any in stock at this time.Where are you located? Awaiting your reply
Joanne Davis
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I sent you an email. Thank you! Rose
Hello! We have a little farm near Tole and are looking for pygmy goats, do you happen to know if there are any in Panama? abrazos
I do not know if there are pygmy goats in Panama. I have not seen them. It is hard enough to find any goat here. 🙂
We are selling goats, but they are normal sized goats for 200.00 -300.00 a goat.
Cheers! Rose
Will be in Panama later this year….Question: Is the climate In Panama apt for sheep raising?. Best wishes..
People do raise sheep in Panama, but the climate can be hard on them.
We raised Pelibuey and Black belly sheep.
Our sheep did fairly well overall.
We bought them from local people.
Regards the Pioneers!
Hello
Is this property still for sale?
Healthy Regards,
Rick and Katy Joy
cev@earthtrade.com
Yes it is.
I sent you an email, if you have more questions.
Thank you.