09/11/2026
I’ve been struggling to find the words to express our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.
A few days ago, we suddenly lost our dear friend and coworker, James — who we all fondly knew as Jimmy. 💔
In our close-knit little Farmhouse family, Jimmy was so much more than a coworker or an employee. After working side by side with him in the kitchen for over six years, he had become one of my closest friends and was like an uncle to my three daughters.
Jimmy was kind and caring, with a heart that was bigger than most. He was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back without a second thought and was always willing to lend a hand when someone needed it.
His laugh was infectious. We shared the same sense of humour, confided in each other, supported one another, spent time together outside of work, and shared so many moments over the years — both in the kitchen and beyond it. He was such a huge part of our lives, our team and Farmhouse 50, and his absence leaves a hole that simply cannot be filled. He will be missed more than words can express. ❤️
The support we have received from this community over the past week has been nothing short of phenomenal. To everyone who has reached out, checked in, sent a message, offered support or simply held us in your thoughts — thank you. We are incredibly grateful to be surrounded by such a caring community.
As we prepare to return to work and open our doors again, we can’t help but feel the enormous space left in our Farmhouse family without Jimmy.
As we navigate these first few weeks and welcome our customers back, we kindly ask for a little extra gentleness and understanding with our staff. We are all still processing an incredibly difficult, complicated and sudden loss, and those conversations may simply be too hard for some of us right now.
We are taking things one day at a time and learning how to move forward in a space that won’t quite feel the same without him.
But we are also truly looking forward to opening our doors and seeing our customers fill Farmhouse once again with the warmth, laughter and kindness that have always made this place feel like home.
We will reopen Tuesday, September 15, with our regular hours.
Thank you for giving us the time and space we have needed, for your patience while our doors have been closed, and most of all, for the incredible amount of love you have shown our Farmhouse family.
We look forward to seeing you next week. ❤️
And Jimmy — there will always be a place for you in our kitchen, in our stories and in our hearts. We miss you immensely.
Meaghan & The Farmhouse Team ❤️