My name is Raquel - I was born and raised on Bainbridge, an island that has shaped who I am in deep and lasting ways. Growing up in a community of creatives, farmers, thinkers, and dreamers left an undeniable imprint on my life.

For twenty years, I worked as a glass artist and loved the dedication and craft the work required. In 2016, I stepped away to focus on raising my daughter—a pause that opened space for new ways of creating.

In the spring of 2020, I began baking bread. By June, the Farmstand was born: fresh loaves made with love, offered at the end of our driveway, self-serve and honor-system style. What started simply has grown into something meaningful and connective.

I’m drawn to repetition and mastery, and bread has become a daily practice in learning and presence. Sourdough responds to everything—the temperature, the humidity, the seasons—and working with it requires listening, patience, and tuning in to the moment. It’s a constant reminder to slow down and pay attention.

I’m looking forward to a year filled with life, community, creativity, and love.