The Duckwitz Family

Matt and Leslie met in 2006 through mutual friends and maintained a friendship throughout Matt's first deployment. In 2008, Leslie also joined the Army which ultimately led to their long distance relationship. Shortly after Matt's second deployment, the two both left active duty and moved back to their home towns in Virginia. While Matt remained in the Army as a reservist, Leslie pursued her college degree with a major in Homeland Security. Matt started his career with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue, and the couple bought their first home together. Together, the two moved into a city townhouse, got married, and brought their first child, Kennedy, into the world. Knowing they wanted more space and different lifestyle, the couple sold their townhouse and bought their farm in Reva, VA. Duck Ridge Farm was then born! The couple worked to build the chicken coop, goat barn, and install fencing for their new home and take a lot of pride in the farm that they've literally built from the ground up. Since getting their first goat, Daisy, in 2015, Matt and Leslie have also grown their family and welcomed Paisley in 2016, Adam in 2019, Shawn in 2021, and Torin in 2023.

Matt is still employed by Fairfax County as a firefighter, and is an officer in the US Army Reserves. Leslie is able to stay home with their children and is typically the one running the soap business.