Photo Essay: Skinny Kitty Farms
Farmers David Mackie and Bonnie Briggs found their way to farming through an unexpected journey. No strangers to hard work, they both have backgrounds as stagehands and in lighting design, pursuing their love of theater in Seattle and Philadelphia. The pair used to daydream about opening a farm-to-table bed and breakfast where they could share their love of cooking and local food. The dream turned into a reality when they realized that they could start a farm first, then open the B&B in their retirement. Not a bad plan! Today David and Bonnie farm in Mt. Vernon, WA, where their son Jasper is raised on fresh air and homegrown food, with a few cats, pigs, goats, and chickens for company.
Last summer, our own Sarah Schu had the opportunity to visit Skinny Kitty Farms and photograph the family in action. Below are some of our favorite shots, paired with quotes from skinnykittyfarms.com
A huge thanks to David, Bonnie, and Jasper for welcoming us to the farm, and to Sarah Schu for capturing such beautiful moments in the fields!