By Rebecca Maglischo
Photography by Lisa Taylor Hall

Just a stone’s throw from Highlands Hammock State Park, tucked back amongst the native Florida scrub landscape, lies Selah Acres. This eight-acre homestead is equal parts entrepreneurial spirit and untethered adventure, but overwhelmingly, it is a labor of love for Billy and Jamie Bateman. From the moment my car door opens, I can feel the joy and peace that radiates from every square inch of the land. The animals aren’t so much “making noise” as they seem to be singing, and the trees reach out in a protective embrace overhead. This land has not been subdued. Rather, it has been recognized, valued, considered . . . cherished.

Read the full article on Issuu >> Oct-Nov 2024 Issue