Author: Sandi

Sandi is the heart behind Legendary Acres Hobby Farm, where goats, alpacas, turkeys, chickens, and dogs make everyday life an adventure. She shares the joys and chaos of hobby farming to inspire others to find beauty in simple farm moments. ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฆ™๐Ÿ“๐Ÿถ
Al Curtis sitting outdoors with a rescue goat, chickens, and Toby the golden retriever at Legendary Acres.

More than poolsโ€”Al Curtis and the Hobby Farm

Al Curtis | Ask the Pool Guy: Pool Design, Backyard Living & Real-World Expertise More than poolsโ€”building experiences, solving problems, and living the lifestyle behind it all. When people hear the name Ask the Pool Guy, theyโ€™re not just thinking about poolsโ€”theyโ€™re thinking about answers. Behind that name is Al…

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Meet the Builder of Backyard Magic | Legendary Acres Hobby Farm

Living Legendary: Meet Sandi Founder. Storyteller. Builder of Brands, Businesses & Backyard Magic. At the intersection of entrepreneurship, storytelling, and hands-on living is Sandi Makiโ€”a Michigan-based business owner, content creator, grandma to Hunter, mother to Kaylee and Kyle, and favorite mother-in-law to Zach, and the driving force behind multiple lifestyle…

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At Legendary Acres Hobby Farm in Michigan, life is a blend of second chances, new beginnings, and everyday moments that turn into something unforgettable

Where every animal has a storyโ€ฆ and every story leads home. At Legendary Acres Hobby Farm in Michigan, life is a blend of second chances, new beginnings, and everyday moments that turn into something unforgettable. This is more than a hobby farmโ€”itโ€™s an animal rescue farm, a place where rescued…

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Second Chances & New Beginnings at Legendary Acres: A Michigan Hobby Farm and Rescue

Welcome to Legendary Acres ๐ŸโœจA place where every animal has a storyโ€ฆ and every story matters. At Legendary Acres Hobby Farm, weโ€™re more than a hobby farmโ€”weโ€™re a mix of second chances, new beginnings, and everyday magic. Some of our animals arrived here in need of a fresh start, while…

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My Very Own Land of Make Believe from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood

Since we’re going down memory lane today…let’s flash back to the trip to the Heinz Museum in Pittsburgh and our visit to the castle from the actual set of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood! As you can see, our castle coop is almost an exact replica, and so are the puppets in…

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๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ’™ The Rescue Story of Our Koi Fish ๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŸHow our Hobby Farm Got it’s Start

At Legendary Acres Hobby Farm, our journey began with an unexpected rescueโ€”one that set the tone for all the compassionate work we do today. In 2020, we were called upon to rehome over 80 full-grown, 20-year-old koi fish. These majestic creatures had been living in a pond, set to be…

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๐Ÿฆœ๐Ÿ’› Love at first sight! The Rescue Story of Goldie โ€“ Our Blue & Gold Macaw ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฆœ

Legendary Acres Hobby Farm Story Every animal that comes to Legendary Acres Hobby Farm carries a story, and Goldieโ€™s story is one of resilience, trust, and love. Goldie arrived from a bird rescue with a crooked beak, injured wing and a damaged toeโ€”reminders of hardships she had faced before finding…

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When Farm Life Gets Real: Dagnyโ€™s Kidding Emergency #goatkidding #hobbyfarmlife

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’› Meet Dagny, one of our beloved goats at Legendary Acres Hobby Farm. This playlist follows her incredible journey through an unexpected emergency during kidding (giving birth). Farm life is full of joy, but sometimes it brings real challenges โ€” and Dagnyโ€™s story shows the love, care, and resilience it…

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๐Ÿ‡๐ŸŽถ The Rescue Story of DJ Mr. Freckles ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ‡

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๐Ÿท๐Ÿ’š The Tale of Izzy & Franky โ€“ Our First Rescue Piggies ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿท

Legendary Acres Hobby Farm Story Every animal on our farm has a story, but Izzy and Frankyโ€™s is one of our favorites. These two little mini potbelly pigs needed a safe place to land after neighbors in their first home started to make life tough for their owners with complaints…

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