Dr. Sonja Straub is from Switzerland, and yet she met her current husband Namon Nixon in Alaska! Namon is actually from Detroit, but was in Alaska working when the two first saw one another. Just how did the married couple end up in Corbett, Oregon?! Fate. Each had been thinking about where to "settle" and by different methods, both came up with Corbett! Both have an educational background in psychology, and Sonja had her office at home in NW Portland nearly four years ago before moving to Corbett. Still working from home in Corbett, she also has an office in Portland that she goes to a few days a week. Namon is now home full time on their property with all 90 (yes, NINETY!) animals that they share. Sonja has a 25 year old daughter in CA., and Namon has a 28 year old son in Michigan, but they are also the proud parents of donkeys, sheep, goats, turkeys, dogs, cats, chickens, and a peacock named Harry! Both Sonja and Namon are passionate about both nature and animals. They are enjoying the home and property so much that they are gracious to invite others to share in the peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Sonja's nephew from Switzerland just came for four weeks to stay with them, and they also have 56 sponsored children they have relationships with through the "I Have a Dream, Oregon" program that builds relationships with kids at risk from 3rd grade until their high school graduation. They then support their journey to college. Namon says the kids love to visit and enjoy the very "simple and quiet" flow of things on their farm. Potlucks are one way the two have met their neighbors, and they both love the friendly style of the Corbett folks. Sounds like they won't be moving away any time soon!
