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The Made in Indy podcast welcomes entrepreneur, community-builder, & farmer; Elizabeth O’Connor of Willowfield Lavender Farm, in Mooresville, Indiana. We chat about the joy of grandchildren, and children in general, that invites us all to use our imaginations to embrace change & live in the moment. Elizabeth reveals how that type of intention to focus on joy, evolved into becoming a creator using many different mediums. We dive into the history of Willowfield, and how the idea of starting a lavender farm came to her through meditation, following life’s stage directions, and the unyielding support from her late partner, Kieran. We unpack the importance of listening to the small still voice that speaks to us, and how by doing that can lead to life’s big adventure. Later, Elizabeth shares her keen insight on growing lavender in Indiana, and the challenges that her farm has faced due to the terrain & weather of the midwest. We also learn how the “Sanctuary” area of the farm came to be, and how it serves as a continuous source of serenity to its many visitors.