On a warm spring afternoon, Taylor Jezik sat with her daughter on the porch, both of them slurping brightly colored slushies, their tongues stained blue and red. The sweet chill of the drink brought back childhood memories—hot summer days in Olathe, racing bikes to the gas station, laughing with friends. Life had felt so simple then, so full of endless possibilities.
But Taylor’s journey had been anything but simple. After escaping a ten-year abusive relationship, she found herself lost, uncertain of what came next. She had no roadmap, no plan—just two little ones depending on her and a deck of affirmation cards that became her daily source of strength.
Word by word, card by card, she rebuilt herself. Art became her refuge, a way to create something beautiful from the pain. Babysitting money turned into seed money, and before she knew it, she had launched CharlieHaze, a small herbal boutique. From humble beginnings, her products eventually reached over 1,000 stores, proving that even the smallest sparks of hope could ignite something extraordinary.
Despite her success, Taylor’s greatest joy remained in the quiet, everyday moments with her children—especially their slushee breaks, where laughter and dreams flowed as freely as the melting ice in their cups.
It was during one of these moments that inspiration struck. What if there was a space where families could gather, where parents and children could make memories together? What if she could build something that embodied the warmth of community and the strength of resilience?
That thought set her on a new journey—to transform the Old Stone Pillar Winery into Hometown Olathe Family Farm, a boutique-style event center where families could experience joy, creativity, and connection.
This May, as she opens its doors, Taylor hopes that every visitor—whether a parent, a child, or a dreamer—finds their own little moment of joy.
Because sometimes, all it takes is slurping a slushee on a warm day to remind you that new beginnings are always possible.
On a warm spring afternoon, Taylor Jezik sat with her daughter on the porch, both of them slurping brightly colored slushees, their tongues stained blue and red. The sweet chill of the drink brought back childhood memories—hot summer days in Olathe, racing bikes to the gas station, laughing with friends. Life had felt so simple then, so full of endless possibilities.
But Taylor’s journey had been anything but simple. After escaping a ten-year abusive relationship, she found herself lost, uncertain of what came next. She had no roadmap, no plan—just two little ones depending on her and a deck of affirmation cards that became her daily source of strength.
Word by word, card by card, she rebuilt herself. Art became her refuge, a way to create something beautiful from the pain. Babysitting money turned into seed money, and before she knew it, she had launched CharlieHaze, a small herbal boutique. From humble beginnings, her products eventually reached over 1,000 stores, proving that even the smallest sparks of hope could ignite something extraordinary.
Despite her success, Taylor’s greatest joy remained in the quiet, everyday moments with her children—especially their slushee breaks, where laughter and dreams flowed as freely as the melting ice in their cups.
It was during one of these moments that inspiration struck. What if there was a space where families could gather, where parents and children could make memories together? What if she could build something that embodied the warmth of community and the strength of resilience?
That thought set her on a new journey—to transform the Old Stone Pillar Winery into Hometown Olathe Family Farm, a boutique-style event center where families could experience joy, creativity, and connection.
This May, as she opens its doors, Taylor hopes that every visitor—whether a parent, a child, or a dreamer—finds their own little moment of joy.
Because sometimes, all it takes is slurping a slushy on a warm day to remind you that new beginnings are always possible.
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