
About Marlene & Mel
Nice to meet you.
A place to gather, celebrate, and feel at home—family-owned and lovingly cared for.
About Marlene
A lover of meaningful moments and thoughtful gatherings, Marlene is a stay-at-home mom to four boys and the heart behind Field of Dreams Gatherings. Family life and entrepreneurship are deeply intertwined here, with a strong belief in building something meaningful alongside their children.
Teaching business, creativity, and hard work as a family has become part of the joy, creating a space where gatherings feel natural, welcoming, and deeply personal. Opening their land and sharing it with others has been a dream brought to life.
You’ll find me:
DREAMING UP MEANINGFUL GATHERINGS
CREATING BEAUTY IN THE DETAILS
MAKING CANDLES IN QUIET MOMENTS
SAVORING A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE
SPENDING TIME WITH MY FAMILY
About Mel,
Grounded and steady, Mel brings a practical, behind-the-scenes presence to Field of Dreams Gatherings while running his excavating business and caring for the land.
With a passion for hobby farming and raising healthy cows for grass-fed meat, he takes pride in tending the land and livestock with care and intention, contributing to the foundation that makes this place feel rooted and well cared for.
You’ll find him:
WORKING THE LAND
THINKING THROUGH THE DETAILS
CARING FOR THE HERD
SUPPORTING THE VENUE BEHIND THE SCENES

