He only comes out at night when the humans are asleep, tiptoeing around the farm in the cold Winter moonlight, going from stall to stall and animal to animal, checking on and caring for each life as he mulls the passage of time, waits for Summer and the return of kinder days. It is my hope that Tomten Farm and Sanctuary forever embraces the magic, the wonder and the beauty of both the work of Astrid Lindgren and the original story adapted from a poem written by Viktor Rydberg, a well-known 19th century Swedish writer.Īccording to Scandinavian legend, the Tomte (singular form of Tomten) lives in the corner of the barn's hayloft. It is a story that is close to my heart and was given to me by mother many years ago. The farm is named after the Swedish Folk story, "The Tomten" by Astrid Lindgren. We're happy to share this magical story of peace, protection and possibility and introduce you to the mythical character that inspired us. You may be wondering just what a Tomten is and why we named our organization "Tomten Farm and Sanctuary."
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |