Grandma Bea's

My Dad.
My heart is broken.
My God comforts.

Psalm 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contritespirit.

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On this Saturday I am prepping for a full day of canning and rendering. I have the deer meat/soup bones/beef fat/pig fat all thawed, jars cleaned and sterilized, cutting board/knives/utensils ready, pressure canner seal checked, lids/rings ready......all the boxes checked. I have planned and looked forward to this day all week. It's my type of "spa day".

One last thing before I begin the process, crank up some good old gospel bluegrass! Some of my favorites came across the little speaker, "Farther along", "By the Mark", "Come and Dine"......then "I want to be Ready" started playing.

I've spent so much time this week gathering supplies, preparing the kitchen, anticipating how much I would enjoy this day of canning. How much time did I spend preparing/anticipating meeting my Lord? I'm ashamed to admit my focus was on my flesh and what I wanted in the here and now. Is it wrong to do things you enjoy? Absolutely not! However, I should be glorifying God in all I do!

As I prepare the meat, I am asking God to prepare my heart to do His work. As I fill the jars, I am listening to hymns and sermons to fill my heart with His word. As I clean my kitchen, I am asking God to cleanse me.

Prepping. Yes, I'm prepping my pantry on this beautiful Saturday and more importantly I am prepping my heart and soul for serving God because "I want to be ready to meet Him in the Gloryland"!

These days I've been waiting for life to slow down. Waiting to have a day to rest. Maybe not the kind of rest that means napping or sitting still. But the kind of rest that means doing things not because you have to but because you want to. No constant notifications. No rushing. Just sunlight through a simple window as I sweep the floor, read my Bible, hang clothes on the line, maybe can some jelly......just routine everyday chores.
There’s something about that old-fashioned way of living that feels… peaceful. Cooking meals that take time. Sitting in silence without needing to fill it. Finding comfort in routine instead of chasing what’s next.

Today I decided to do just that. Instead of filling orders, making products, doing paperwork, etc, I hung clothes (on the drying rack), reorganized my canning room, and cleaned up the Farmstore!

Anyone else ever yearn for a quieter, simpler time? Soon we will have our little country farmstore reopened so that y'all can join us for a moment of good old fashioned simple living!

Honored to be a part of this amazing place!

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We are so thankful to be a part of Lehman's!

🎶🦋During a recent business trip I had the privilege of staying at the Dollywood HeartSong Resort and it was absolutely amazing! I can't wait to go back! Lucky for me I'll get that chance quite often because Grandma Bea's will be opening another location at a pretty well-known place in Pigeon Forge Tennessee!!!!🦋🎶

🧑🏻‍🌾🐄 Miss Dolley and I had a business meeting yesterday and we hope to be sharing some pretty exciting moooos (I mean news!) with y'all soon! 🦋🤞🏻

💕Why do I love this big ol' cow so much?!)💕

✨ Such a wonderful year at Silver Dollar City! ✨
As the season wraps up, we just want to say thank you to everyone who stopped by Grandma Bea’s Natural Productsat Silver Dollar City this year. Truly a blessing to be a part of this special place. We had an amazing year meeting new guests, visiting with returning guests who are now friends, and sharing the products we love so much 💚 A big thank you to the Grandma Bea's team for making this all possible!

We’re already looking forward to returning next year for another season at Silver Dollar City and can’t wait to see y'all again!
In the meantime, if you need any of your Grandma Bea’s favorites you can find them at 👉 gmabeas.net
Thanks again for making this year so special — see you soon! 🌿✨

There’s something special about planting roots—watching the land that’s been nurtured by families for generations continue to give life in new ways.

We’ve been dreaming, planning, and praying over a little project as we strive to be good stewards of this land God has blessed us with. Each season brings new purpose and promise, and this next chapter feels especially meaningful.

With hearts full of gratitude, we’re taking steps toward something that will grow, nourish, and bless others for years to come. It’s amazing to see how God continues to use this ground—not just to produce fruit, but to remind us of His faithfulness and provision.

1 Peter 4:10 — As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.