The story of Bartlett Farm began many years ago when we (Jim & Lynn) began to realize the importance of raising our family in a way that would encourage everyone to work together while integrating our Christian faith into all of life. After spending three years searching for land, we finally found 164 acres of beautiful woods and rolling fields in the Turtle Mountains. It had no house, no electricity, no well, and no septic system. In the fall of 2004, we packed a 42' semi trailer with nearly everything we owned, moved to the new property, and lived in a popup camper for the first few months as we lined up contractors to drill a well, bring in electricity, and pour the concrete for our walk-out basement. We have since been building the rest of the house ourselves. Over the subsequent years, we have been blessed to have friends teach us how to garden, how to raise animals, and how to adjust to living in the country. We are so thankful to the Lord for blessing us in so many ways and for bringing us to where we are today.