Fields of Joy Farm & Studio
A place built around what makes us come alive.
Joy has a story.
Fields of Joy didn't begin with a business plan.
It began with a horse named Joy, a lifelong love of nature, a paintbrush, and more than a few impossible dreams. We've learned that joy matters far more than we give it credit.
Welcome to Fields of Joy
Hi, I'm Jenny
I'm a coach, artist, flower farmer-in-the-making, horse lover, seeker of possibility and the person behind Fields of Joy.
For nearly two decades, I've coached people through change, uncertainty, leadership, courage and some of life's big questions.
But Fields of Joy grew from one of my own:
What makes my heart sing?
The answers kept pointing me toward the same things.
Creating.
Nature.
Beauty.
Adventure.
Meaningful conversations.
Horses. Horses. Horses.
And doing things I wasn't entirely sure were possible.
Eventually, I decided to build a life - and a place - around them.
The road here wasn't exactly straight.
When I was 17, a downhill skiing accident changed my life in an instant.
I became quadriplegic and began navigating the world from a wheelchair.
That was more than four decades ago.
There have been hard things along the way. Really hard things.
But one of the things life has taught me is this:
Hard things and joy can exist at the same time.
Joy isn't pretending everything is wonderful.
It isn't positive thinking pasted over pain.
And it certainly isn't a life without grief, disappointment, fear or uncertainty.
Joy is something deeper.
It's noticing what's still beautiful.
It's connection.
It's curiosity.
It's creating something simply because you can.
It's laughing when nothing is particularly funny.
It's allowing yourself to want something.
And sometimes, it's deciding to attempt the impossible.
Joy was my Morgan horse.
And she changed something in me.
Horses had always been part of the life I loved, but after my accident I spent many years believing certain experiences simply weren't available to me anymore.
Joy helped challenge that story.
Together, we began carriage driving.
Suddenly I wasn't sitting on the sidelines watching someone else have an adventure.
I was driving.
I had reins in my hands.
I had somewhere to go.
And once you've done one thing you thought was impossible, you start wondering:
What else might be possible?
That question eventually led here.
Then along came Joy.
55 acres and a very big idea.
In 2025, my husband, Pete, my mom, Margie, and I moved to 55 acres in northern Minnesota.
We built an accessible home and barn.
And we gave the place the only name that really made sense.
Fields of Joy.
The dream is to create a place where people can experience some of the things that have brought so much meaning to my own life—flowers, nature, animals, creativity, connection and possibility.
A place intentionally created so people of different abilities can participate, explore and belong.
A place where you can pick a bouquet.
Stand—or roll—among the flowers.
Make something.
Have a meaningful conversation.
Spend time with an animal.
Notice something beautiful.
Or simply breathe.
We're still building it.
And that's part of the adventure.
And then there's the studio.
Not all cultivating happens in the soil.
Some of it happens within us.
Fields of Joy Studio brings together two things I love: coaching and creating art.
They might seem unrelated.
I don't think they are.
Both ask us to pay attention.
Both require curiosity.
Both invite us to experiment.
Both occasionally require the courage to make a mess.
And neither requires knowing exactly where you're going before you begin.
I've spent nearly two decades coaching people to better understand themselves, challenge old stories and explore what's possible.
Painting gives me another way to do essentially the same thing—with considerably more color.
Why joy?
Because I don't think joy is frivolous.
I think it matters.
Joy gives us energy.
It connects us.
It expands our sense of possibility.
It helps us notice beauty in ordinary moments.
And sometimes it gives us enough fuel to keep moving through the difficult ones.
I don't believe we find joy once and somehow keep it forever.
We cultivate it.
We notice it.
We practice it.
We protect space for it.
We create it.
And occasionally, we chase it across a flower field.
Part flower farm.
Part creative studio.
Part experiment.
Part impossible dream.
And very much a work in progress.
We're growing flowers.
We're making art.
We're having meaningful conversations.
We're creating accessible ways to experience nature.
We're exploring what joy looks like in real life—not the perfect Instagram version of it.
And we're seeing what happens when we make a little more room for the things that make our hearts sing.
I'm glad you're here.
— Jenny
This is Fields of Joy.
Meet Our Team Members
Mr Bodhi
Bodhi is our five-year-old Morgan horse and the newest member of Fields of Joy Farm. He comes from the same wonderful breeder as Joy, Cece Green Yelek of Greentree Morgans, which makes having him here feel especially meaningful. Trained to both ride and drive, Bodhi is curious, willing, and ready for whatever adventures lie ahead. We’re excited to watch his story unfold and discover the special role he’ll play here at Fields of Joy.
Remembering Joy
Joy was so much more than a horse—she was the heart and inspiration behind Fields of Joy. A beautiful Morgan mare with a spirit as special as her name, Joy came into my life and opened a door I wasn’t sure was still possible. Together, we spent ten wonderful years carriage driving—exploring trails, learning to trust one another, and sharing countless miles and adventures. From behind her in the carriage, I experienced a kind of freedom that is difficult to put into words. Joy reminded me that adventure was still available to me and that “impossible” often deserves a second look.
Those ten years together became about so much more than driving. Joy taught me about partnership, courage, trust, presence, and, of course, joy. She helped reconnect me with horses and nature and ultimately inspired a much bigger dream: creating a place where other people could experience that same sense of connection and possibility.
Fields of Joy was named for her, and although Joy is no longer physically with us, her spirit is woven into everything we are creating here. She lives on in the flowers we grow, the trails we explore, the horses in the pasture, and the people who come here to reconnect with themselves and with what makes their hearts sing. This farm is part of her legacy—a place created in her honor, where we hope others will discover a little more joy of their own.
Emerson,
Jenny's Helping Paws
Service Dog
Emerson is my six-year-old Golden Retriever, devoted service dog, and constant companion. She came into my life four years ago through Helping Paws, and we've been quite the team ever since! Emerson is trained to help me with everyday tasks like picking up things I drop, opening and closing doors, and even going to get help when I need it. She's smart, dependable, and takes her job seriously.
But when she's off duty, Emerson knows how to have fun! She loves chasing tennis balls, romping around with Pete's puppy, Higgins, and soaking up the sunshine with me. Whether she's lending a helping paw or simply enjoying a lazy afternoon by my side, Emerson brings an abundance of love, laughter, and joy to our lives. She's not just my service dog—she's my partner in adventure and one of my greatest joys!
Higgins
Higgins is our six-month-old sugar cookie Labrador Retriever and the newest (and perhaps most mischievous!) member of the Fields of Joy family. He joined us after Pete said goodbye to his beloved fox red Lab, Lloyd, who passed away in June 2026 after 14 wonderful years together. While no dog could ever replace Lloyd, Higgins has brought a whole new wave of puppy love, laughter, and adventure into our lives.
Higgins is one smart little guy. He's busy learning his manners and mastering commands like sit, drop, and come when called. He absolutely adores his big sister Emerson and, of course, his favorite human, Pete. But his happiest place? Out on the boat with Pete, enjoying the fresh air and keeping his favorite fishing buddy company
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With his sweet personality, boundless puppy energy, and love for adventure, Higgins is quickly finding his place in our hearts and at Fields of Joy. We can't wait to see what adventures this little guy has in store!