Homestead

The March ’26 Blizzard on the Homestead

The March ’26 Blizzard on the Homestead

A four day stretch of heavy snow and wind challenged us to manage fuel, water, and access in real time while staying ahead of conditions that could have overwhelmed our setup.

Naming Animals Doesn’t Make Harvest Harder For Us

Naming Animals Doesn’t Make Harvest Harder For Us

Caring deeply for animals doesn’t prevent us from harvesting them; it prepares us to do it well, with respect and responsibility.

Two Homesteads | Lessons From Cascade Rainforest to the U.P.’s Banana Belt

Two Homesteads | Lessons From Cascade Rainforest to the U.P.’s Banana Belt

From steep hillsides in Oregon to hardwood forests of the U.P., our homestead journey has taught us lessons about freedom, responsibility, and adapting to the land.

Lessons from the Land: A Three-Year Homestead Q&A

Lessons from the Land: A Three-Year Homestead Q&A

Our third year on the property brought challenges, hidden blessings, and plenty of growth. This Q&A captures both of our perspectives.