So, when was the last time you stopped for a moment and looked up at the sky?
A few years ago, I was outside with my daughter, Annistyn, who was two at the time. “Look, mommy,” she said as she pointed her little finger towards the clouds. Annistyn invited me to look up, and her sense of wonder sparked an idea.
I had been searching for an organized experience for her that went beyond what I could find. I wanted to find something adventurous, something that inspired Annistyn’s creativity and stirred her senses so that she could grow into who she uniquely is. But this didn’t exist in our town, or the greater northern Nevada region. So I began to dream about how I could start something to inspire kids and parents to shed distractions, overcome boredom, stimulate their imaginations, and create experiences that would keep them buzzing; an overall zest for life. I wanted to create a unique environment that would help kids cultivate a love for adventure and would inspire their creativity, uncover what makes them happy, and encourage them to dream about what’s possible. Becoming a mom inspired me to create the things I wish existed.
With help from some friends, I started organizing outdoor experiences with no itinerary. Then, in the fall of 2019, we hosted our first organized event—an adventure inspired by a wonderful book called The Boy and the Moon. We sat in a circle and read the story together, created a moon tambourine, entered a rocket ship made from a cardboard box, and launched ourselves into space. We went on a moon adventure, jumped in flour, and returned to earth with tin foil moon rocks, a huge mess, and a whole lot of fun. Surprisingly, this brave group of parents stuck with me. Since then, we have grown organically and have been creating immersive outdoor experiences that have been so much fun the kids don’t want to leave. Their parents don’t, either.
When it came time to choose our company name, I went out to my front porch to think. Then I stopped, took a moment, and looked up at the sky.
The name has since developed an even deeper meaning. A complete connection to the universe, family, myself and others. A new hope and a renewed sense of a creative journey.
Our Story
Meet The Fam
I wanted to take a moment and introduce my family. This is my crew—the air I breathe in and the love I pour out every single day—my husband Jeff, and my Annistyn Renea, Brek Tyler, and Ellie Mae. Jeff and I are proud to be raising our children in the heart of Northern Nevada. It’s a little rugged, and probably not for everyone, but there’s a whole lot of heart here that I believe is still waiting to be discovered. We sometimes joke that we are raising feral children, but Nevada inspires a love for adventure and instills a sense of wonder. There is always something new to discover.
The change of seasons provides a refreshing restart and excitement of what’s to come. 2023 marks the beginning of our 10th year of marriage. We said our vows in a little apple tree orchard at Jacob’s Family Berry Farm in Gardnerville, surrounded by the strength and love of some of our dearest family and friends. Since then, we’ve added a +3. Our son is the luckiest little sir in the world to have two sisters (one older; one younger). I remind him of it everyday— just so DANG lucky, Brek! We live on a little piece of land, with four dogs, chickens, and a bunny farm. We live in a wonderful community with incredible families!
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