My First Visit to Kalein

This past Monday was a day I will remember for a long time.

I was finally able to make it out to Kalein, 124 acres of beautiful property in Cannon County, Tennessee (just outside of Murfreesboro). I had the privilege of being a part of some of the initial conversations and dreams of this place with my mentor, friend, and blogfather Randy. It's his dream, and he is well on his way to seeing it realized.

The dream is "to provide a place to encourage and equip gifted artists to discover, develop and discipline their calling." Complete with a main lodge, individual cabins, beautiful tree houses scattered around the property, miles of walking/hiking trails, and plenty of birds, wild blackberries, and beautiful scenery, the finished project is going to be an incredible place of respite, inspiration, creativity, and collaboration.

So, on Monday my friend Spence and I were able to go out for a guided tour with Randy. We saw nothing but potential - we walked on some of the trails, we saw where the first tree house and cabin were going, and we got to stand together and enjoy the song of the birds and the serenity of the area in excited anticipation of what the Lord was going to do there. It already has a blessed feeling to it - when we drove onto the property a hush came over us as we were struck by the realization that this land was chosen by God and that He had great plans in store for it... It was a great reminder once again of how small and insignificant I really am in comparison to the Creator of the Universe. I'm so thankful He knows what the future holds for Kalein - whatever it is, I'm excited to be a part of it.

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