Glenn: Glenn Markwith is an incredibly intelligent person and a tremendous father. He was always there to help rationalize situations and is not afraid to explain it like it is. He instilled many positive morals in his kin including what it means to be a good person, how to positively deal with negativity, and perhaps the most vital moral of all: respect. He taught his children to treat everything with respect from other people’s property and feelings to Mother Nature (and more importantly Mother Markwith) and everything in-between.
Glenn’s experiences and influential parents (Donald and Vivien Markwith) have molded him into a perfect gentleman with a heart filled with love and compassion and a head full of critical knowledge. These traits and his quick-witted sense of humor were how he won over an amazing woman, Anne Markwith.
Anne: Anne is the definition of a pure soul. She loves unconditionally and supports any and every idea that her kids have. Anne dedicated her life to education, teaching 30 years of high schoolers about the Earth and its oceans; and teaching the Markwith children much more. She taught them how to dream big, to be unafraid to be themselves, and to be whole-hearted in every endeavor. Anne has a deep appreciation for the little things and is the source of the genetic “green thumb.”
Anne: Anne is the definition of a pure soul. She loves unconditionally and supports any and every idea that her kids have. Anne dedicated her life to education, teaching 30 years of high schoolers about the Earth and its oceans; and teaching the Markwith children much more. She taught them how to dream big, to be unafraid to be themselves, and to be whole-hearted in every endeavor. Anne has a deep appreciation for the little things and is the source of the genetic “green thumb.”
Scott: Being the oldest Markwith child, Scott paved the way for his younger siblings. He got in more trouble and broke more of Glenn's things than Annie and Sam combined. Scott also had many triumphs; Annie and Sam learned from Scott's every move. Scott's achievements include becoming an Eagle Scout, a tennis superstar, attending Virginia Tech, and finding himself an amazing woman to treat like gold. These milestones served as guidelines for Sam who reached them all too, 8 years after Scott.
Scott has a very creative sense of humor and will not pass on the opportunity to brighten your day by giving you a dose of it. Scott always puts the needs of others above the needs of himself. Scott is one of the strongest, most resilient person to ever live. After being diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma in 2014, he beat the cancer to remission in only 6 months.
Scott has a very creative sense of humor and will not pass on the opportunity to brighten your day by giving you a dose of it. Scott always puts the needs of others above the needs of himself. Scott is one of the strongest, most resilient person to ever live. After being diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma in 2014, he beat the cancer to remission in only 6 months.
Annie: Annie is an amazingly strong woman with a unique and goofy personality. She is a true pleasure to converse with; there will never be a dull moment. Annie often offered an alternative perspective to any issue growing up; she is always calm, composed and rational. Annie is a world traveler, with a special attraction to islands and marine life. She achieved her bachelors degree at UNCW in Marine Biology and has since worked in Australia, the Bahamas, and two islands in the Chesapeake Bay.
She sparked an art bug in the family. Being such a talented crafter, she encouraged her two brothers to hone in on their artistic abilities. She is currently working back in her college town, Wilmington NC, with a crafting company. Her family will continue to insist that she moves back home to start her own thing until she caves in – Gloucester just is not the same without her.
She sparked an art bug in the family. Being such a talented crafter, she encouraged her two brothers to hone in on their artistic abilities. She is currently working back in her college town, Wilmington NC, with a crafting company. Her family will continue to insist that she moves back home to start her own thing until she caves in – Gloucester just is not the same without her.
Sam: The youngest of all the Markwiths, Sam had the benefit of being raised by four of the most beautiful souls anyone could hope for. He had an amazing childhood and he drew inspiration from everything that surrounded him. His siblings showed him the way and his parents helped him get there. Although he may not always say it, Sam truly and greatly appreciates all of the little things his family has done for him to get him where he is now. Being the driving force behind the farm, Sam has an uphill battle in front of him. He is thankful to have a strong family backing because he knows he would not be able to fulfill his dreams without the backing of his family.
Sam has never hesitated to dive into a new thought or idea in the pursuit of knowledge. He has a hard time seeing the world as it is, and prefers to see it as it should be. This unwavering trait empowered him to want to give everything he has to making a difference in this world. He hopes the difference he makes is not only reducing the carbon footprint of his small town on the middle peninsula, but also that he sparks enough fires in other ambitious people’s hearts that one day he will be able to see the world as it is, because the world will be as it should be.
Sam has never hesitated to dive into a new thought or idea in the pursuit of knowledge. He has a hard time seeing the world as it is, and prefers to see it as it should be. This unwavering trait empowered him to want to give everything he has to making a difference in this world. He hopes the difference he makes is not only reducing the carbon footprint of his small town on the middle peninsula, but also that he sparks enough fires in other ambitious people’s hearts that one day he will be able to see the world as it is, because the world will be as it should be.