Goodbye Chester, Hello Goshen
Posting an update about my upcoming move has been on my to do list for about two weeks. I signed onto facebook this morning to be greeted by my memories from two years ago today: my three sweet babes on our first day in our Chester studio. So that was it - full circle - the announcement had to be today.
Saying goodbye to this space is so bittersweet. It’s been the backdrop to so many memories. We’ve made wonderful friends in Chester, from locals who turned into clients, to the best and most supportive neighbors. I’ll miss being able to duck across the street to visit the Valkyrie crew and get my caffeine fix, taking breaks to walk Jonesy down the Heritage Trail, walking by Agrestic and smelling all of the soapy goodness Erika is mixing up, and stopping into our favorite weekday diner for BLTs and potato salad. Of course, we’ll still do all of those things (Erika, we’re coming for you wherever you end up!), but it is sad to no longer call this beautiful little community our home away from home, especially when we thought we’d be here longer.
Life is unexpected in that way though. What is beautiful and brilliant for a time doesn’t always stay that way forever, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s the ability to recognize that, accept it, and move forward with grace and gratitude - because there’s always more beauty and brilliance ahead. Metaphors.
“When one door closes, another opens.” And my mom always added, “…and if you can’t find a door, look for a window.” When we close the door on 18 Main at the end of this month and pass the keys onto whoever excitedly creates a fresh start there, I’m so grateful to have another door just down the road in Goshen that has been slammed open wide with some of our nearest and dearest ushering us inside, pouring us coffee (juice for the kids), and brainstorming colabs (how’s that for a hint?).
Feelings can coexist. I feel like I’m saying that a lot lately. I will cry closing this door, and all the while, I’ll be excitedly brainstorming all that’s to come with old and new friends in new spaces (yes, plural). It’s going to be REALLY good!
It’s crazy looking at these pictures and thinking of all that has happened in the past two years since they were taken. Our entire world was essentially flipped upside down. The thing that’s kept me grounded through it all is watching those three incredible little humans grow and thrive in spite of it, and your families, too. 18 Main made a wonderful backdrop, but you guys brought the magic. I hope you keep it coming in Goshen, too 🤍
A few notes as we transition to our new space…
All sessions schedules in studio for August will continue to take place at 18 Main St in Chester
Sessions scheduled after September 1st - including Santa - will take place at our new space in Goshen.
I’ll be back with more updates and a tour of the new space soon! xo
