“In this last year we've spent more time together as a family than I think we ever have. And we wouldn't trade that for anything."

A lot of us dream up plan B, or C, or D: a far-fetched idea of what our life would look like if we took a radically different turn. Johnny and Heidi Cowan took the turn, and it led to a flood. Figuratively and literally.

Heidi and Johnny share their story of finding land that is their “hospitality tenfold” and starting Anchor and Earth. Located in Toledo, WA, an hour north of Portland, the family is transforming a part of the forest into a refuge and retreat space for artists and pastors seeking community and refreshment. 

If you’re wondering how two people discern and make decisions together, or what happens if you take a leap and things get complicated, then listen in.

"Our life is harder in some ways. Like a simple act of making coffee or doing dishes... it's a process,” Heidi says. “But I've got to say our life is so beautiful.”

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Produced & Edited by Nate Furtado

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