Wednesday, January 28th

To all of our friends in the Allandale Farm community, with deep sadness we write to tell you that Curtis, our beloved highland steer, passed away peacefully in his paddock last night surrounded by people who loved him well. He had a good end to a good life. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for this beautiful being that brought so much joy and wonder to so many. He was a good good boy and we will miss him terribly.

Curtis came to us from John Lee’s family farm in Bridgewater, VT in the early spring of 2008 along with his brother Willard, who passed April 1st, 2025. They had little nubs for horns and were adorable and playful while even then exuding the serene calmness they carried throughout their adult lives. As they grew in size and horn length, so grew the magical space that they held and hold still for all of us, these improbable residents of our Jamaica Plain neighborhood.

Details for a Celebration of Life for Curtis will be forthcoming. For now, please share any favorite memories or photos with us.

In celebration of a dear friend

We invite you to share your memories and photos with us. Curtis was loved by so many & we want to capture that love here, in his memory.