LEIGH ACRES, NEW MARKET ALABAMA

“You need a farm”

I’m a huge animal lover. People have been saying, “You need a farm” for years. One day a good friend of mine told me about a farm up for auction and it was mine the moment I saw it. I went to work feeling like it was mine by writing my name on the wall and taking my closest friends to visit. I sat by the pond and watched the reflection of the barren trees as the view of the mountains peeked over the horizon.  It was beautiful. It was going to be mine. Or rather ours. It’s about way more than me, because my vision crystalized within days of my first visit.

This would become a haven for people who wanted transformation, second chances, love, and support. I would create a retreat center and spaces for people to make art and create new things out of the old.  The pond would be a place where glampers and campers would spend time in laughter and creating memories. I would create a store where people could sell their art and we could share the local talent. And a place where writers could find quiet, to write and musicians could find inspiration in nature. I would fill the space with art. A diverse team would be created to make it all happen.

I’m Leigh Daniel, the founder of Leigh Acres. I am the creator of my own happiness, love is my guiding principle.Sharing with others that they too can have a better life became my mission. Leigh Acres is part of that mission. I hope you will join us.