Two Months, Ten Cows, and a Heart Full of Gratitude

I’ve always believed life has seasons—and some are meant to bring you back to your roots. I grew up in the hills of West Virginia, where our Jersey cow and a handful of animals taught me the meaning of quiet responsibility and unconditional care.

After we moved to Townville, South Carolina in high school, I carried that love for animals with me, even as life took me in different directions—motherhood, nursing, and eventually the corporate world.

But after losing my husband in 2024, I needed something that reminded me who I really was. Something grounded. Something alive. Something that whispered home.

That’s when Lucky Pennie Farms came to life. And it all started with Maggie Moo.

She was the first—a Highland with a sass all her own. Then came Amelia, Willow, Diesel, Maybel, Charolette, and our elegant matriarch, Miss Goldie (who most folks know as Stella). Just when I thought my heart couldn’t hold more, along came our three newest additions: Matilda, Missy Moo, and sweet little Ira.

Now we’re ten cows strong—and every one of them has brought something unexpected to my days. Matilda watches over the others like a wise auntie. Missy Moo has the funniest little trot when she’s excited. And Ira? Well, he’s still settling in, but I can already tell he’s going to be a gentle soul.

These two months have been filled with more than just chores and muddy boots. They've been filled with healing. With early morning peace and late-night reflections. With laughter when someone’s head ends up in the feed bucket, and quiet joy when a visitor finally works up the courage to brush a cow for the first time.

Lucky Pennie Farms has become more than I hoped for—it’s become a home not just for me, but for every curious child, thoughtful visitor, and daydreamer who walks through our gate.

So come visit us soon. We’d love to introduce you to the herd.

With love and a little cow slobber,
Pennie
Mutti, Farmer, & Cow Whisperer in Training