Day 26 We left Indiana and headed across to Illinois. We had many miles ahead of us. We made it there just before dinner. We were stopping at my friends house. Meet Ann Stoll 
We have been Facebook friends for awhile, but never really met each other until earlier this year at the 2x4 Live event in Nashville. She is one of the sweetest people. She owns Blossoms Barn Soap Company in Illinois. 
They live on a farm and have a beautiful home. Her garden is huge and it as big as my house. They made an amazing dinner and a salad right from her yard.
We walked her farm and saw her soap barn. I love seeing other soap makers work space. It is our area that we spend so much time. She has a big space with room to grow. 
She has chickens and lots of goats. She uses the goats milk in all of her soaps. That makes the bar rich and creamy. 
We stayed up late talking about life and of course soap. It was so much fun to stop even though we could not stop long. The next morning we got up really early. Had coffee on the porch and watched the sun rise. It was a beautiful morning. The farm is very peaceful and calm. I see why Ann lives there. 
Thank you Ann for your hospitality and your friendship. I am so glad we got to see each other twice in one year. Thank you for always encouraging me in business and in life. At this point we were so close yet so far away from home. Tomorrow we continue the journey ~Holly