I Made Something

An up-close glimpse from a distance…

Building a beautiful room, home, or village is a lot like making a film.

I’ve used that analogy many times before to describe how I think about design — you thoughtfully set the stage for all these little moments, for people to feel something, for an unforgettable story. So many tiny decisions that all must add up. A laborious, loving process of inspiration, and relentless pruning and reduction.

I feel a little more weight when I say that now.

Ever since I was a little kid playing on our home computer, I’ve had this dream to tell stories on film. Life moved on, I grew up and did other things.

Then one day a few months ago — somewhat on a whim — I picked up my new camera (which I barely knew how to use), and filmed everything I did that day. Then I got busy and the footage sat idle on the memory card for a while. A few weeks ago I dove in and started piecing together a memento to this moment, something our little boys can look back at 20 or 30 years from now and remember the good old days.

If you’re curious about the life we live — the work, raising a family on a farm, faith community, and the why behind all of it — I made this for you.

This will give you an up close glimpse from a distance.

One ask: please only watch it when you have the time to watch the whole way through. It’s just over 30 minutes. I promise you won’t regret it.

And if you think of someone who’d enjoy it, sharing it would mean the world.

THANK YOU!

—isaac

P.S. If you want to experience our farm, orchard, and community way of life in person, I invite you to join us April 25-26th in Texas for our second annual Homesteading Conference. I’ll speaking on hospitality & family economy, alongside Rory Feek, Joel & Daniel Salatin, Anne Briggs, and many others. Use code ISAAC for 10% off your tickets here. Would love to see you in person! (and happy to give a tour of The Nook and our orchard for those interested :)