This was my first ever trip to what was once the “family farm” in Pottersville, New Jersey. The farm was owned by the Haupin’s (my mom’s side) from the 1920’s-1967, and in that relatively short span, it created cornerstone memories for generations to come. I’ve always heard stories of the farm from my mom, who is just lucky enough to be able to remember childhood moments spent enveloped in the natural beauty of the rolling hills of northwestern New Jersey. Thanks to the incredible work of my Uncle George P. Haupin, the ultimate family historian (whose body of work on the Haupin family can be found here), I was able to find property, which I’m happy to say seems to be very well-cared for by its new stewards. On this visit, I decided I’d set the lofty personal goal of one day being able to buy back the family farm. It would take about $4 million, so I’ve got my work cut out for me (fun fact: my great-grandfather bought the property for around $2800 back in the early 20’s).