From our first chat, I felt an instant connection to Lauren & J.R. It wasn't just because they were calling from Jackson and talking about buffaloes and thinking about going to Yellowstone. (One of my favorite places on earth.) It was that we had a real chat. We talked about their lives and travels, their humanitarian work, the places they've lived and I learned who they are as people. And they are beautiful people. Thinking back now, I'm not even sure if we talked about their wedding. That is a good marker of connection. Needless to say, I couldn't wait to meet them and play. Last month, meeting them for the first time, I witnessed one big, juicy life moment. The kind that you walk away from feeling a bit lighter, energized and searching for great music to blast with the windows down on the ride home. Ahhh. I am so excited for their wedding at Healdsburg Country Gardens. (And I'm pumped to work with Sitting in a Tree.)

There are many things that strike me about Holly & Jon. Their wedding will be on an organic farm/ranch that has been in Holly's family for years. They wish they had chickens in their backyard. Jon loves Holly's natural "keep-me-on-my-toes funny". They constantly play pranks on each other and often tuck things under each other's pillow...like broomsticks(!!). ...Not what you would expect when you are jumping into bed. I love their silly nature and their relaxed but ready-for-action excitement and willingness to jump in the greatness of life. Zest!

We would like to send a huge thank you to Pie Ranch for letting us frolic in their wonderland. By the way, they are having their annual Farm-to-Table Feast on September 24th which includes dining amongst the crops and then a slice of pie & a good barn dance. AND Station One is preparing the meal. Sign me up.

Meet Mama Bear & Boo. Boo remembers playing soccer with Mama Bear when they were ten. About twenty-one years later, they are getting married.