Truffles

 There’s something both liberating and terrifying about taking a risk. We only get one shot at life, yet so often we find ourselves stuck on its treadmill, going through the motions. A friend showed Lance this property—neither of us knew the first thing about growing truffles—but the place had a certain magic. 

 The property includes beautiful native forest protected by the Queen's Covenant Trust, with a river running through it—freezing cold but perfect for a refreshing swim—the land had so much to offer. The house came with a charming garden, an abundance of fruit trees, and what appeared to be a successful truffière. Lance bought it before we had even laid eyes on it. Luckily, we all fell in love with

 It’s been a lot of work so far, with so much still to learn, but we’re incredibly grateful for the legacy left behind by the previous owners, Colin and Maureen Binns. After losing our roots when we had to leave Zimbabwe, and having lived in many countries and many houses since, it feels wonderful to finally find a place that feels like home.