The hustle and bustle of NYC and the vibrant energy of Miami were once our playgrounds. But over the years, a subtle shift began. We, Levi and Mimi, started yearning for something deeper, a connection to something more grounded. It was like a seed pushing through concrete, a whisper from the earth itself.

In the summer of 2021, that yearning blossomed into a tangible reality. We stumbled upon a hidden gem in Ellijay, Georgia: a 24-acre haven that whispered promises of a simpler life. This former cattle farm captivated us with its charm – a private, tree-lined road leading to sprawling open pastures, and secluded woods beckoning us uphill. It was a world away from the honking cabs and neon lights, a canvas for the life we envisioned.

For the first two years, we balanced our city careers and our kids' schooling with cherished summer escapes to this newfound paradise. Those summers were a taste of our dream coming true. We reveled in the simple pleasures – planting a vibrant vegetable garden, nurturing a budding orchard, and raising a flock of happy hens that provided not just delicious eggs, but a heartwarming connection to the natural cycle of life. We even embarked on a rewarding project, processing 200 pasture-raised, kosher chickens. Our son, fourteen at the time, built his first cabin and filmed his journey along the way. But with each return to the city after these idyllic summers, a hollow feeling settled in. It was a longing for the peace, the connection to the earth, and the sense of purpose we found on our land.

Finally, after the summer of 2023, we were ready to turn the page. We traded the boardrooms and design studios for calloused hands and the rhythm of the seasons. Our real estate development and interior design expertise is now being channeled into a new kind of creation – produce grown using organic practices, free of synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers. It’s a regenerative farm we call "Bereishis The Farm."

Bereishis The Farm, goes beyond just growing food. It's a space where visitors can reconnect with the forgotten parts of themselves, a place to experience the healing power of nature. Whether it's through educational workshops, guided tours, or simply sharing stories by a crackling fire under the starlit sky, we aim to foster a community that thrives on the restorative power of the earth and a sense of the Divine. Bringing the wisdom about trees, plants and animals into our daily lives can help us become more cognizant to the precious resources we have been given, and more careful about how we use them. In so doing, we can transform our relationship to the natural world, sanctify our daily actions and take better care of the planet G-d created.